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A variety of organizations have partnered with the state to reach hard-to-count people and households
“We provide a visual so they can see the nine questions they’ll be asked,” says Pablo Rodriguez, Executive Director of CNC EF. “And they say, ‘Oh, that’s what the Census is?’”
Rodriguez’s door-to-door canvassers also explain that an accurate count brings at least $1,000 per person into a neighborhood — or more than $10,000 over the next 10 years. “In too many cities, one side of town is finished — and residents have everything they need to strive for success. On the other side of town, there are no curbs, sidewalks, parks aren’t maintained. This is a way to finish a neighborhood. Even if you can’t vote, this gives you a way to say what’s important.”