Dear Neighbors,
Here’s a reminder that if you have not yet already done so, it’s important that everyone in our community respond to the 2020 Census. It only takes a few minutes More online, mail, or phone responses mean fewer census workers needing to go door to door during the COVID-19 pandemic which will keep everyone safer.
Census data determines how billions of dollars in federal funding is allocated toward priorities like health care, education, public safety, and roads & bridges. It also impacts representation at the local, state, and national level. As many folks know, Minnesota’s population trends put us on the cusp of losing a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, and a reduction from eight to seven would result in diminished influence in Washington.
You can respond to the Census online here here, by phone, or by mail. Please spread the word! Share this link with your family, friends, and on your social media channels. It’s up to all of us to ensure this process results in a fair, comprehensive count of everybody in our state.
Sincerely,
Jack Considine
State Representative