Clark County DBC Pens Open Letter To Nevada Residents About 2010 Census
This morning, Clark County Democratic Black Caucus Chair Member Yvette Williams penned an open letter about the 2010 Census and where Nevada ranks in return rate.
Greetings,
Yesterday was the date the Census Bureau asked for us to return our form. It is sad to say that I’ve heard early reports that Nevada ranks around 47%. That means that we need 53% of our community to return their census form.
PLEASE, if you have not taken a few minutes to complete your form, PLEASE do so this weekend. Your participation represents almost $10,000 per person in additional funding for our State. We desperately need these funds if we’re going to improve the quality of our education system, provide much needed community services, repair our highways and roads, etc., etc., etc.
If we would each call our family and friends and make sure that they have returned their completed form, it would go a long way in improving these current numbers. It is particularly concerning that members of our low income and minority communities are participating at a much lower rate than the more affluent neighborhoods. These neighborhoods desperately need these resources and we should do all that we can to make sure that they get counted.
Can we count on you to sound the alarm and get your neighbors, friends, and family to be “counted.” Your answers are confidential. This means that the Census Bureau CANNOT give out information that identifies you or your household. Your answers will only be used for statistical purposes, and no other purpose.
This is our opportunity to empower our community for the future. It’s not too late. Mail your census form today. Please!!!
Kindest Regards,
Yvette Williams
CCDBC Chair
As a Las Vegas apprentice representing Clark County, I felt compelled to share this letter on 99problems.org. Between now and June my volunteers and I will be going door to door collecting pledges – also calling residents, attending community events and encouraging young people online to fill out their Census forms and mail them back.
