Duval Counts Community Ambassador Newsletter
I May 2020 - Issue 6 I
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Community Ambassadors:
Call to Action
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2020 Census
COVID-19 Updates
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MAKE YOUR
MARK:
CENSUS 2020
In partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, Mayor Lenny Curry and his administration are going to extraordinary lengths to make sure everyone is counted once, only once and in the right place. As a trusted Community Ambassador, you play a critical role in the public education and outreach effort.
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Community Ambassadors: Call to Action
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It is essential that you share with your community about why the Census is important, the benefits of completing the Census and how to respond accurately and safely. The Duval Counts Complete Count Committee has developed the Duval Counts Community Ambassador Newsletter to assist you with educating and motivating your coworkers, employees, family members and neighbors to self-respond to the 2020 Census.
Join us to ensure everyone in Duval County is accurately counted!
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Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19
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The U.S. Census Bureau is adapting or delaying some of their operations to p
rotect the health and safety of the American public and Census Bureau employees,
while still e
nsuring a complete and accurate count of all communities. Information provided daily to the U.S. Census Bureau from FEMA, as well as State and Local authorities, will be used to guide U.S. Census Bureau decisions on timing. Select field operations will resume on a phased schedule on a geographic basis. To learn more, visit the Census Bureau's website by clicking on the link below.
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Responding to the 2020 Census
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Every home should have received an invitation from the U.S. Census Bureau to participate in the 2020 Census. Every household will have the option of responding
online, by phone, and by mail
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When you respond to the Census, you tell the Census Bureau
where you live as of
April 1, 2020 (Census Day)
. The 2020 Census marks the first time you'll have the option to respond online. You can even respond on your mobile device. When you respond online, the website will guide you through each question on the 2020 Census and provide more information if you need it.
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Why an Accurate Count is Important
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Much of the funding that comes from the count helps the most vulnerable among us. A complete and accurate count is critical for our community, because the results of the 2020 Census will affect community funding, congressional representation, business decisions, emergency preparedness and recovery efforts, and much more. The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for our community.
The Census counts our population and households, providing the basis for:
- Reapportioning congressional seats - As a result of the 2010 Census, Florida gained two congressional seats making Florida the 3rd most populated state in the U.S.
- Redistricting for congressional, state and local legislative districts
- Distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to support states, counties and communities’ vital programs — impacting housing, education, transportation, employment, health care and public policy.
By filling out the Census, you help create jobs, provide housing, prepare for emergencies, and build schools, roads and hospitals!
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The Census Will Never Ask Certain Questions
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During the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau
will
never
ask
you for:
- Your Social Security number.
- Anything on behalf of a political party.
- Your bank or credit card account numbers.
If someone claiming to be from the Census Bureau contacts you via email or phone and asks you for one of these things, it's a scam, and you should not cooperate.
For more information, click on the following link below to visit the Census Bureau's website on Avoiding Fraud and Scams.
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Sample Media Content & Resources
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The #2020Census will shape the future of Jacksonville. Help the @CityofJax make this census the most complete and accurate count yet. Respond online at
my2020Census.gov
. #MakeYourMark #DuvalCounts
By filling out the Census, you help create jobs, provide housing, prepare for emergencies, and build schools, roads and hospitals.
Visit my2020Census.gov to respond to the 2020 Census. #MakeYourMark #DuvalCounts
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Share U.S. Census Bureau videos -
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Video 1 - 2020 Census: Why does the 2020 Census matter?
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Video 2 - 2020 Census: Who to Count
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Video 3 - Shape Your Future
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