Complete the 2020 Census!

Dear Colleagues,

As New York City faces unprecedented challenges in the fight against COVID-19, we must also remember that there is a critical step each of us must take to help rebuild New York City into the future — and that is completing the 2020 Census.

Filling out the census has never been more important. The census determines how the federal government allocates hundreds of billions of dollars every year to states and cities for important programs and services we all rely on, including education, housing, transportation, and even health care. Our City relies on census data to make critical decisions every day, including planning for vaccinations, affordable housing, sanitation and transportation services, and more.

The census also determines the number of seats New York State gets in Congress, as well as our local and State legislative district lines. Our city is at the front-lines of the fight against COVID-19, and now, more than ever, we cannot lose out on representation in Washington or Albany.

This year, filling out the census is easier than ever. The census asks just 10 simple questions that can be answered in just a few minutes online by visiting my2020census.gov, or by calling 844-330-2020 for assistance in English.

After you have completed the census, please post about the census in your personal social media accounts. You can find the City’s many campaigns and census social media content here.  

NYC is counting on you like never before – please fill out the 2020 Census now! 

Sincerely,   Greg Russ
Chair & CEO