Greetings District 2 residents,
It’s already August (!!) which means that we are getting closer to the due date for the 2020 Census. The due date for the 2020 Census has now been changed to September 30, 2020. This means that if you have not yet filled out the 2020 Census, now is the time to do so!
Currently only 41.9% of Coconino County residents have filled out the 2020 Census.This is worrisome because this can result in a SEVERE under count if more of our community members do not respond. The Census is important because it ensures that Coconino County receives federal funds for things like Public Safety, Schools, Roads and Infrastructure, Medicare and Medicaid, and more!
The Census also determines how many seats each state gets in the House of Representatives. Learn more about the why the census matters in the image below.
It’s important to remember the following when filling out the 2020 Census:
- Count everyone who is living in your house on or after 04/01/20 on your census form
- The census DOES NOT ask about citizenship
- All information collected is required BY LAW to be kept confidential
- Make sure to include children and babies when filling out your census
- EVERYONE COUNTS!
So if you haven’t filled out the 2020 Census, please do so. You count. Your families count. Your neighbors count. If you have already filled out the 2020 Census, be sure to check in with your friends and family and remind them to fill out the Census! By doing so, you are helping to ensure that we have access to the funds we need keep our communities healthy, safe, and happy for the decade to come!
In community,
Liz Archuleta,
Chair of the Board of Supervisors and
Supervisor of District 2
