There’s a good chance you’ve received a census questionnaire by now.
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Take heart. The 2010 Census form is one of the shortest in history: just 10 questions that only take about 10 minutes to answer.
A census is a periodic count of the population which the US conducts every 10 years. It is intended to be private and confidential and it is used to determine the number of seats in a state’s House of Representatives.
The information the census collects helps to determine how more than $400 billion dollars of federal funding each year is spent on infrastructure and services.
Funding is distributed to cities and towns based on population. By filling out the census questionnaire you ensure that your tax dollars are returned to your community. Local services include schools, housing, child-care centers, senior centers, bridges, roads, and other public works projects, emergency services, police and fire protection, and more.
The census numbers can have a significant impact on the lives of everyone in our community.
That’s why it’s so important that you fill in the form and promptly mail it back.
And remember, participation isn’t just important—it’s mandatory.