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Ontario leaders and Census Bureau urge residents to be counted, warn of large funding losses from undercount
Summary
A U.S. Census Bureau coordinator told the Ontario City Council that an undercount in the last decennial left the city tens of thousands uncounted and estimated that counting an additional 25,000 residents could bring roughly $50 million a year. Council members and community groups pledged outreach support.
A U.S. Census Bureau coordinator told the Ontario City Council that an undercount in the last decennial left the city about 50,000 people uncounted and that counting an additional 25,000 residents this decade could translate to roughly $50 million a year in federal funding for Ontario. The coordinator offered bureau assistance, including mobile units and outreach support, and recommended large community events to boost participation.
Tom Burseyaga, a member of the local census committee, urged residents…
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