Hello and thanks for visiting this Web site for information on Census 2010. Here's what you should know about the upcoming Census:
- It's easy. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The individual in whose name the housing unit is rented or owned should complete the form on behalf of every person living there, both relatives and non-relatives.
- It's important. Census data is used to reapportion seats in Congress and ensure proper district representation in state and local governments. Information from the census helps determine locations for child-care and senior center, new roads, hospitals, schools and community centers.
- It's safe. By law, the U.S. Census Bureau cannot share respondents' answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of disclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
Keep checking back to see the latest. Also be sure to visit phoenix.gov/Census2010 for information on census jobs, brochures and fliers to share with your co-workers and more.
Articles and eNews to read and share with your friends:
- April 28 Census Response Rate Map (PDF)
- April 28 Census Low Participation Tracts (PDF)
- April eNews (PDF)
- March Message: It’s Coming to Your Mailbox in March – and it Matters/ View March Message in Spanish
I encourage you to become a Fan of the Phoenix-Census 2010 on Facebook and help share our message about the importance of the Census.
If you have any questions, you can always contact my office at 602-262-7492 or send me an e-mail at council.district.7@phoenix.gov.
Remember, it's our money, it's our community and it's in our hands. Let's all be counted!
Thank you,
Vice Mayor Michael Nowakowski