The census is inklaxon-level trouble.
The decennial census, that once-every-ten-years count of the American population, is drastically underfunded.
And what happens if its underfunded?
Everyone who has dealt with this recognizes that this is whats happening.
So what can we do?
I spoke to couple of census experts for a citizens guide to getting the census on track.
Call your reps
Obligatory.
Ive overseen the decennial census, and I know how the right pressure can move members of Congress.
These groups already have ongoing advocacy efforts and will know what their members can best do to help.
Dont know where your regional census office is?Here you go.
Note that there are six regional census offices; at this point in the game there should be 12.
So if youre a member of theNational Association of Realtors, get in touch.
Really, most civic, business and advocacy groups have a stake in an accurate census.
city, county, etc.)
So what is LUCA?
LUCA is the cornerstone of a good census.
So how do you find out?
Call your mayor, your chief county supervisor, your governor.
Without a sufficiently experienced person at the helm, these tests could be delayed or insufficiently robust.
Establish and get involved in your CCC
Does your jurisdiction have a complete count committee?
If not, get one started.
In the matters of the census, Americans may be more enlightened than their representatives.
