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Accurate Census in April 2010

A little less than a year from now, a very important event will take place.

In April 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will conduct its survey to

find out just how many of us Americans there really are.

The census count is extremely important to us as a Community. We receive

state and federal funds based on our population. A short count means we

won’t get our fair share of those funds which are used for schools, transportation, healthcare, housing and more. In addition, population determines state and federal legislative boundaries.

After the census is concluded, our Congressional, State Senate and State House districts will be redrawn. So a lot of things depend on us getting a proper count of our residents. For this census, the form is going to be much shorter and much less intrusive than in 2000.

There will only be 10 questions on the form that you’ll be asked to fill out. The information is absolutely confidential. We at the Township and City level never see the information. We only get a broad analysis of the data.

The census will also offer an opportunity for employment. We’ll be posting

information about where and how to apply for jobs working with the census … or you can go to the census website at www.2010.census.gov.

This is an extremely important survey and I hope you’ll all be counted.