WHY VOTE:
school lunch programs. • Reduce Risk for American Business. Because census numbers help industry reduce financial risk and locate potential markets, businesses are able to produce the products you want.
• Voting is the opportunity to contribute to the political process, and the system was created to work best when everyone participates. • You have an opinion on the issues. Voice these concerns with your vote.
Also in store for 2020: • Adding More Specialty Groups to CAR Business Meetings. We will be adding two more specialty groups this year to our business meetings: a Property Management Forum and a Global Task Force. If you are interested in participating in either one, please contact Johna Olio at jolio@ColoradoREALTORS.com.
• The local elections matter, too. We have a presidential election every four years, but when you go to the polls you will also be voting for your local representatives as well. WHY PARTICIPATE IN THE U.S. CENSUS: • Arguably, the most important role of the U.S. Census is congressional redistricting and apportionment. Apportionment determines how the 435 members of the House of Representatives will be divided among the states. Preliminary estimates suggest Colorado will gain an additional congressional seat.
• Promote Buyer and Seller Advisory Guides. In 2019, CAR created a Buyer and a Seller Advisory Guide for REALTORS® to share with their clients and customers. This is just a glimpse of what CAR is doing for Colorado REALTORS®, in addition to the rest of the benefits you already enjoy like the Legal Hotline, business data and research, professional development, professional standards, and more.
• Help Your Community Thrive. Does your neighborhood have a lot of traffic congestion, elderly people living alone, or overcrowded schools? Census numbers can help your community work out public improvement strategies.
This foundation would not be as solid as it is without the tireless work of our volunteers and professional staff working together. Get involved in an area you are passionate about and help CAR strengthen its foundation for you.
• Make Government Work for You. It’s a good way to tell our leaders who we are and what we need. The numbers are used to help determine the distribution of hundreds of billions of dollars in federal and state funds. We’re talking hospitals, highways, stadiums, and
Reach out to us at any time. We look forward to serving you and we wish each of you much success in 2020!
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