The 2010 U.S. Census is here! The U.S. Census forms will be mailed in February - March 2010 and must be completed and returned by Census Day - April 1, 2010 – just 41 days away! >From May to July 2010, Census workers will follow up with visits to every address from which they received no response by Census Day. In December 2010, the Census Bureau delivers population counts to the President of the United States for apportionment.
The 2010 U.S. Census means business – dollars to your community from the state and federal government; representation in Congress and the Indiana General Assembly; and ensuring economic developers and others know just what your community is like. I need you, as a local official, to promote the 2010 U.S. Census in your community to accomplish our mission of ensuring every Hoosier is counted!
The Census counts all people living in the United States – whether citizen or non-citizen, legal or undocumented, homeless or housed. The U.S. Census happens once every 10 years and is required by the U.S. Constitution. It is important that every Hoosier household complete the Census form. The information collected from the Census is used to assist government leaders in making major decisions, such as the apportionment of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and Indiana General Assembly; and to help distribute $300-$400 billion in federal funds back to state and local governments each year.
Participation in the U.S. Census is required by law. The information provided to the Census is absolutely confidential.
Please promote the 2010 U.S. Census among the residents in your communities. Again, making sure every Hoosier is counted is our mission. Remind everyone to complete the form as April 1, 2010 approaches.
For more information and promotional materials visit, www.census.indiana.edu and http://indianacompletecountlocalgov.wordpress.com/
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