Nevada’s Growth and Infrastructure Depends on Your Census Participation
A Message from Ross Miller, Nevada Secretary of State and Statewide Census Chairman
In 2010 every Nevadan plays an essential role in helping the state achieve a high census return rate. Nevada communities stand to receive nearly $10,000 over ten years for every man, woman and child who is counted in the 2010 census.
Census responses are quick, easy, and completely confidential – the Census Bureau is prohibited by law from sharing the information with anyone, including other federal agencies. The results of the 2010 census will help shape Nevada’s future for the next ten years by funding education, social services and infrastructure.
EDUCATION – A high census return rate will mean more federal funding for our school districts, enhancing our children’s learning experience in the classroom. Funding for reading programs, prevention and intervention programs for at-risk youth will increase opportunities for parental involvement in their children’s education.
SOCIAL/COMMUNITY SERVICES – Federal grants for local service organizations are calculated based on census data and help provide important services to families, such as after-school programs, nutritional programs, and projects that promote self-sufficiency and personal responsibility.
BUSINESS – Successful businesses rely on a community’s high quality of life, including access to healthcare, an educated workforce and a strong infrastructure. The majority of federal funding based on census data is distributed to the human services, education and transportation sectors. These are areas that, when properly funded, help attract outside businesses to our community. Job training centers and other organizations that help people get back to work also rely on federal funding.
As Nevadans, it’s our civic duty to participate. Remember…WE ALL COUNT!
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