THE 2010 CENSUS – HOW IT AFFECTS OUR NATION

It's so important that you fill in the form and promptly mail it back. Census information affects the numbers of seats our state occupies in the U.S. House of Representatives. And people from many walks of life use census data to advocate for causes, rescue disaster victims, prevent diseases, research markets, locate pools of skilled workers and more.

When you do the math, it's easy to see what an accurate count of residents can do for your community. Better infrastructure. More services. A brighter tomorrow for everyone. In fact, the information the census collects helps to determine how more than $400 billion dollars of federal funding each year is spent on infrastructure and services like:

• Hospitals
• Job training centers
• Schools
• Senior centers
• Bridges, tunnels and other-public works projects
• Emergency services

HOW THE CENSUS BENEFITS YOUR COMMUNITY

The 2010 Census is your community's voice in government. When you fill out the census form, you’re making a statement about what resources your community needs going forward.

Accurate data reflecting changes in your community are crucial in apportioning seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and deciding how more than $400 billion per year is allocated for projects like new hospitals and schools.

That's more than $4 trillion over a 10-year period for things like new roads and schools, and services like job training centers.

In Southeastern Michigan, to have a census representative speak at your community meeting or group, please contact Suzanne Cleage at 313-629-9311or suzannecleage0@gmail.com.

For more information on the 2010 census, please visit www.census.gov

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