Once every ten years, we’re asked to take less than five minutes to complete a simple questionnaire known as the Census. Very few civic responsibilities we’re tasked with can return so much for such a limited investment of time and effort. The results of the Census determine not only the number of legislative representatives a given congressional district is allocated, but impact a geographic area’s entitlement to many kinds of grants and/or aid.
Unfortunately, ten years ago, San Juan County had the lowest participation rate of all counties in the state. Let’s all do our part to ensure that our county is not needlessly passed over for grants or aid we’d otherwise be entitled to. Please take the few minutes necessary to complete and return your Census form.
Barb Skotte,
Eastsound
