Dear Fontana Community,
Every ten years since 1790, our nation takes a census to get an accurate picture
of how many people are living in the Unites States. This becomes the nation’s
official population count. Census data serves as an important tool for
allocating funds for public services and resources.
Based on the census, lawmakers decide where to build new schools, libraries,
hospitals, and roads. How much federal money is awarded to our cities depends on
the census. Each year, the federal government distributes more than $400 billion
in federal funds to cities and states, based on the census.
Because the public resources to meet the needs of you and your family depends on
an accurate census, it’s extremely important that every single person living in
Fontana is counted. Leaving some people out of the census means a potential loss
of dollars for our schools and community.
We need everyone to be counted in the 2010 Census so that our children receive
every opportunity for funding that is available.
Sometime this month, all households will receive questionnaires. It should take
about 10 minutes to mark your answers to 10 simple questions about the people
living at your address.
Click here for more. . . .
