March / April 2010
Volume 25 / Issue 2
Census 2010 It’s In Our Hands The U.S. Constitution requires that a national Census is taken every 10 years. This ensures equal political representation and determines how billions of dollars in government funding is allocated. You will receive your Census form by the end of March, with 10 easy questions that take 10 minutes to complete. The form is clearly labeled from the U.S. Census Bureau as OFFICIAL BUSINESS of the United States. Census Day is April 1, but you can complete and return your form right away. If you do not return your Census form, Census workers called enumerators can contact you directly to get your information. All Census workers carry a Census badge. The Census form and enumerators will ask for your name and phone number, but not your social security number or credit card information. If someone claiming to be a Census worker asks for this information, or you have other reasons to question the legitimacy of a Census worker, call 1-800-852-6159 immediately. The Census is completely confidential. For each home counted in Goodyear, the City receives about $3,875 in funding each year, and $1,550 for each person counted. For the next 10 years, $300 billion in annual grant funding will be allocated using Census data – funds that help pay for better schools, senior programs, newer roads, health and safety programs, and much more. Arizona may also gain another representative in Congress, depending on our Census results. Employers and investors look closely at Census data when choosing new locations. By being counted, you help Goodyear build and keep its reputation as a great place to live and do business.
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An official Census Questionnaire Assistance Center (QAC) will be open at Goodyear City Hall through April 9. For more information, visit the Goodyear website: www.goodyearaz.gov or www.2010.census.gov.
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