Why is Complete Count Important?
- The State of MN is at risk of loosing a congressional seat. One fewer seat means less representation for the people of MN in congress.
- Many of the services that contribute to the High quality of life we have come to enjoy are dependent on federal dollars that are allocated based on population count numbers.
- It's leverage for your community both with your local government officials as well as national. Complete counts ensure that your community has the adequate resources to build roads, provide essential services and bolster economic development.
What is the Hennepin Complete Count Alliance?
The Hennepin County Complete Count Alliance is an effort put forth by the county to bring together representatives of organizations and community groups as well as individuals who are registered complete count committees, Census partners or would like take part in promoting a complete count during the Census 2010.
Hennepin County is working with Community Partners such as:
- U.S. Census Bureau Regional and local offices
- Local Governments
- State Demographic Center
- Metropolitan Council
- Non-profit groups, organizations and private citizen groups
State Wide Complete Count Committees
- Minnesota Latino Complete Count Committee Meeting
- 8/26, 11:00 AM at the Rondo Community Outreach Library (461 N. Dale Street, St. Paul)
- Contact: Mario Hernandez (mhdz144@multiband.us)
- African/African-American Complete Count Committee Meeting
- Asian/Pacific Islander Complete Count Committee Meeting
- 9/8, 2-4 PM at Hmong American Partnership (1075 Arcade Street, St. Paul)
- Contact: Bao Vang (bao@hmong.org)
