04/01/10

2009 Financials are in! If you would like to request a copy of your community financials, please click here.

2010 Census Information:

10 Questions. 10 Minutes. Make a Difference!

Did you know, by law, everyone in the United States -- both citizens and noncitizens -- must be counted every 10 years?

Starting mid March, households will receive census forms to complete. Here are the top 5 things you need to know leading up to National Census Day on April 1st.

• One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete.

• Census data directly affect how more than $400 billion per year in federal funding is distributed to state, local and tribal governments.

• By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.

• Census data is used to determine congressional seats to states and assure proper district representation.

• Questionnaire Assistance Centers (QAC) will be available to assist those unable to read or understand the census form.

For more information on the 2010 Census leading up to National Census Day on April 1, 2010, visit: www.2010.census.gov/2010census and www.seminolecountyfl.gov/Census2010/.

Help get our fair share of representation and funding by encouraging every neighbor to participate in the 2010 Census. Neighbor to neighbor -- Spread the word!