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Rate Comes with Big Consequences for Alabama

Dear John??

In more ways than we could possibly name, Alabama is the best state in the
nation. However, when it comes to the 2020 Census, we are sitting in last place
in the country. Currently 81.5% of Alabama households have been counted, but
that is nearly 10% less than the national count of 90.1%. I think we can do
better, so let?s make Alabama count.
Why it Matters


One of the biggest questions asked every decade when the Census comes up is:
why does it matter? This is a great question, and I understand why it gets
asked so often. So, I want to give you a few different answers that are
grounded in facts.


* Federal Funds: It is estimated that per 100 people not counted in the
Census, roughly $1.2 million dollars of federal funding is lost for your
community. Here are just a few of the many items that would have funding
severely cut due to a lack of Census responses: Schools, roads, hospitals,
block grants, vocational education, and fire departments. These are all crucial
aspects of living in a community, and they are all at risk of funding decreases.
* Jobs: Census numbers are used by both public and private organizations to
determine where to build and bring business. This means that employment
opportunities and economic development are at stake when it comes to the
Census. This aspect is often overlooked, but it may just be the most
consequential of them all.??
* Representation in Congress: You probably know this one already, but
Congressional districts are based on population. This means that the more
people that are counted in your state the more representation your state has in
the House of Representatives. For Alabama, we are in danger of losing a
Congressional seat, so our count this year matters a great deal.??
* Civil Rights: As a matter of fact, certain programs based around civil
rights issues are directly correlated to the Census. Things like compliance
with the National Voting Rights Act of 1965, housing, employment, and education
anti-discrimination laws are monitored and enforced using the population count
from the Census.
How to Complete Your Census

The best news about the Census is that it is easier than ever to fill out!
All you have to do is go tohttps://my2020census.gov/ <[link removed]>
and follow the instructions on screen, or you can call 844-330-2020. I would
encourage you all to fill yours out today and make Alabama count for the next
decade! If you have already completed your Census, please tell your friends and
family to fills theirs out and spread the word.???????

Census Fun Facts


* Did you know the Census first started in 1790 and was conducted by Thomas
Jefferson?
* The total count for the country back in 1790 was a mere 3,929,214, compared
to roughly 328 million today.
* From 1790 to 1879, the Census was counted by Federal Marshals going
door-to-door across the country. Back then they would show up to your house on
horseback and fill out the numbers on parchment or animal skin. Although this
sounds pretty cool to me, I am sure glad we can do it on our phones now.
* The Census started out with only 6 questions, then rose to 34 in 1920, but
has settled back down to an even 10 the past couple decades.
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