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Census 2010 Information
 

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Over the next 10 years, more than $4 trillion will be distributed to state and local governments and congressional seats will be assigned based on data gathered from the upcoming 2010 U.S. Census. With so much at stake, the Commission of Indian Affairs has a vested interest in ensuring a complete and accurate count.

As a member of the Phoenix 2010 Census Minority Outreach Subcommittee and American Indian Complete Count Committee, I know our task is critical, considering the historically low participation of minority communities. As a trusted member of the community, join us in reaching out to this hard to count, but crucial population. For every individual that is counted, more financial resources will be allocated to social services and public programs that will better serve the community.

Promoting a complete and accurate count helps ensure it receives its fair share of state and federal funding. For example, if Phoenix experiences the same undercount as it did in the 2000 Census, the city could lose up to $75 million in state and federal funding, a loss of more than $400,000 for every 1,000 residents not counted.

The upcoming 2010 Census affects funding for community services, public programs, economic development and our community’s political power. Programs that could be impacted by future budget cuts as a result of an inaccurate and incomplete 2010 Census include funding for youth programs police officers, fire stations, libraries, senior centers and transportation services. State and federal funding not only helps strengthen Arizona’s workforce but also contributes in other important ways, from improved access to healthcare to better local infrastructure. Furthermore, representation in the U.S. Congress is based on the decennial census. An undercount could lead to our state being under-represented in Congress, weakening the voices of our community.

Neighborhoods with large concentrations of minorities, renters and low/moderate income individuals were among those with the lowest response rates in 2000. We can do better in 2010!

As a community member, you can help! Please:
  • Appoint a liaison to one our our committees to receive important updates of upcoming 2010 Census activities.
  • Encourage employees and clients to complete and return their questionnaires.
  • Display or distribute 2010 Census educational and promotional materials.
In short, the results of the Census count, and the money it will subsequently bring in, will have a lasting impact on the Arizona, its residents, and the entire community. Your participation in this effort is critical. Please let me know if you will be part of this opportunity to work together to provide a better future for our community.

Sincerely,

Kristine Thomas
AZ Commission of Indian Affairs Executive Director