Actions to take as we #stayathome: 
We can all make a difference... even from our couches. By responding to the  2020 Census, we can make sure schools are prepared for the number of students entering kindergarten. We can make a difference in the plans for our highways and local construction projects. We can support our firefighters and families in need. Census results affect your community every day. 

Here are some quick and easy ways to help get everyone counted for the 2020 Census. 
GET YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY COUNTED
Make sure you, and at least 5 of your family and friends, have completed the  2020 Census .
SPREAD THE WORD... ON SOCIAL MEDIA
TOP 5 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CENSUS 
Answer questions that your friends and family have about the 2020 Census.

Question #1: Where should college students be counted? 
Answer: If your child/ren normally live at school, they should be counted at their school address.  Learn more...
                
Question #2: How do people respond if they don't have their 12-digit Census number (that they are suppose to receive in the mail)?
Answer: Go to the  2020 Census website and click on START QUESTIONNAIRE, they will see "If you do not have a Census ID, Click Here." Follow the instructions from there.
           
Question #3: What if they are worried about the privacy of their responses?                  
Answer: It is against the law for the U.S. Census Bureau to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or your household. By law, your responses cannot be used against you and can only be used to produce statistics. Your name will not be connected with your responses for the next 72 years.
              
Question #4: I completed the form. Is that all there is?
Answer: Yes! There is only one 2020 Census. It does not take long to complete.
               
Question #5: I have more questions. Who should I ask?
Answer: They (and you) can text questions about the Census to 987987.

LOCAL OFFICIALS NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU
Urge your Mayor to continue to use your community's Complete Counts Committee (CCC) as a valuable resource after the Census has been completed. CCC's bring together a variety of organizations which can be a powerful resource for addressing problems in the community from a variety of perspectives.
WHY IT MATTERS:
The U.S. Census data is used to make decisions around education, healthcare, infrastructure, and political representation. With increased growth in the country, getting an accurate and complete count of every living person in the US is crucial to ensure that each state receives funding to support the number of all of their residents. During this Census the focus continues to be on reaching hard to count communities and ensuring these communities get included in the Census count. By sharing important information about the Census we are continuing to help create a better democracy for all. 


Thank you for fighting the good fight,

Allyson Haut, LWVIL Board President
Jean Pierce and Rosemary Heilemann, LWVIL Issues & Advocacy Co-Chairs 
Hilary Denk and Siobhan Greene, LWVIL Census Issues Specialists
League of Women Voters of Illinois
332 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 634, Chicago, IL  60604
Phone: (312) 939-5935  | Email:  [email protected]  | website:  www.lwvil.org
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