City of Elk Grove
January-February 2020 / Volume 20 / Issue 1
NEWSLETTER
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COUN COUNT O ON CENSU CENSUS 202 2020 Celebration THE CENTER
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All Counts on You! Once-in-a-decade census is foundation for voting, services, and programs
SENIOR CENTER
In mid-March, you, along with every household in America, will receive a notice to complete the 2020 Census. You can do this online, by phone, or by mail. Your count is vital!
Accurate census data is used to make critical decisions over the next 10 years. It serves as the basis for how billions of federal dollars are allocated every year for services and programs that make a difference in our lives every day. Examples of funding impacted by census data include money for local schools, housing, food assistance programs, emergency services, public safety activities, roads and transportation programs, community parks and services, and many others. The census really does count on you. It is estimated that Sacramento County could lose $1,000 per year for every person not counted in the census—that’s $10,000 per person over a decade! Undercounting by just 100 people could result in $1 million lost!
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Census data can CELEBRATION also impact our voting. This critical data is used to set the boundaries of areas represented by elected officials, from city councils and county supervisors to members of the state assembly and senate. Census data also determines the number of seats California receives in the U.S. House of Representatives. Since 1790, the United States has conducted a census of the population every 10 years—it’s the law, mandated by the Constitution. The census asks simple questions such as age, gender, and the number of people living in your household, including children. All responses are protected by law and can only be used to produce statistics. Census answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court in any way. The Census Bureau is now hiring temporary Census Takers, learn more at 2020census.gov/en/jobs. This is a once-a-decade chance to shape the next 10 years—make it count! More information is available at 2020census.gov.
THE CENTER AT DISTRICT56
Thursday, January 23 | 4-7pm | 8230 Civic Center Drive Ceremony starts at 4:30pm.
Celebrate the opening of Elk Grove's next great gathering space. District56 features a main hall, Elk Grove's first Veterans Hall and a new home for the Senior Center VETERANSof HALLElk Grove. Light refreshments will be served following a brief ceremony. All ages are welcome.
INSIDE:
Page 2 CHOOSE ANY BRIGHT • Elk Grove Aims Higher with Project ElevateCOLOR • The Story So Far • Your Guide to Elk Grove Services Page 3 • Above and Beyond Award Honoree Helps Individuals with Disabilities Win at Life • Primary Election March 3 • Improvements Underway to State Route 99 Cosumnes River Bridges • Technology Aids Local Crime Fighting Page 4 • Three Ways to Get Rid of Your Stuff
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Admission
CELEBRATION
elkgrovecity.org
January 31, 2020 6-9pm The Center at District56 8230 Civic Center Drive
Page 5 • 2020 Recycling and Green Waste Calendar Page 6 • Check Before you Burn • Charting the Path — City seeks input on setting path to help low income residents • Is Your Waste Getting a Holiday? • Recycle Your Trees and Lights