This is an important issue –
Last summer, Trump tried to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, making it a political issue instead of what it is —
a headcount of everyone in America. It’s important that he isn’t allowed to interfere.
The census is vital because it determines how much money each community gets to support families, schools, roads, public transportation, congressional representation, and more.
Who responds to the census will affect life in New York for the next ten years.
Will you add your name in joining me in demanding the Trump administration not interfere with the 2020 Census?
You’ve probably heard a lot about the 2020 Census. I want you to know the truth. Here are some common misconceptions about the census:
- You have to be a citizen —> You don’t. There isn’t a citizenship question.
- If you give your personal information, it will be released —> Everything you report is confidential and can’t be turned over to any other government agency.
- If you don’t respond, it doesn’t matter —> It does, every person matters for an accurate headcount and distribution of federal money.
- You don’t gain anything from the census —> You do, the amount of congressional representatives New York gets is based off of your community’s answers.
These are just a few of the lies that have been spread about the 2020 Census in the past few months. Knowing the truth and participating in the census will help keep the Trump administration honest.
Adding your name shows the administration their lies aren’t working.