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Arizona has seen major growth over the last ten years, and we’re on track for more. The 2020 Census is our opportunity to ensure that every Arizonan in every corner of our state is included and that we maximize our opportunities for future growth.

-- Governor Doug Ducey

 

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Arizona ha experimentado un gran crecimiento en los últimos diez años, y vamos a crecer más. El Censo 2020 es nuestra oportunidad para garantizar que los recursos de Arizona se distribuyan de manera justa y podamos preservar la excelente calidad de vida en nuestro estado.

-- Gobernador Doug Ducey

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The census matters and will serve as a guiding tool us as we plan for the next decade in Arizona. Every Arizonan counts and we’re committed to working statewide to share the message that the census is safe, easy and important.

-- Debbie Johnson, Chair, Arizona Complete Count Committee

 

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El censo es importante y nos servirá como herramienta de guía a medida que planifiquemos para la próxima década en Arizona. Cada persona en Arizona cuenta y estamos comprometidos a trabajar en todo el estado para repartir el mensaje de que el censo es seguro, fácil e importante.

-- Debbie Johnson, presidente, Comité de conteo completo de Arizona y directora, Oficina de Turismo de Arizona

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We all know a good game plan is important, and when it comes to planning for Arizona’s future, the census is our most important tool.

-- Michael Bidwill, Chairman and President, Arizona Cardinals

 

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Todos sabemos que una buena estrategia es importante, y cuando se trata de planificar el futuro de Arizona, el censo es nuestra herramienta más importante.

-- Michael Bidwill, Presidente de la junta directiva y presidente, Cardenales de Arizona

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With the growing population in Maricopa County and across Arizona, public safety continues to serve as a critical element of sound economic development. From Arizona’s urban areas to our most suburban communities, we are safer when we understand more about who we need to protect. The 2020 Census is an important tool for public safety in the communities we serve. Participation in this census is safe, easy and important..

-- Paul Penzone, Maricopa County Sheriff

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Con la población creciente en el condado de Maricopa y en todo Arizona, la seguridad pública continúa sirviendo como un elemento crítico del desarrollo económico. Desde las áreas urbanas de Arizona hasta nuestras comunidades suburbanas, estamos más seguros cuando conocemos mejor a quién debemos proteger. El Censo 2020 es una herramienta importante para la seguridad pública en las comunidades a las que servimos. La participación en este censo es segura, fácil e importante.

-- Paul Penzone, Sheriff del Condado de Maricopa

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Arizona cities and towns rely on a complete census count to provide the services our residents depend on and plan for our future. Arizonans need to know that the census is safe, easy, and important for our state’s future.

-- Coral Evans, Mayor, City of Flagstaff

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Las ciudades y pueblos de Arizona dependen de un conteo completo del censo para proporcionar los servicios de los que dependen nuestros residentes y planificar nuestro futuro. La gente de Arizona necesita saber que el censo es seguro, fácil e importante para el futuro de nuestro estado.

-- Coral Evans, alcalde, Ciudad de Flagstaff

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Across all faiths and backgrounds, participation in the census impacts us all. This is our opportunity to support a once-in-a-decade event that will shape the next 10 years of our state.

-- Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr., Senior Pastor - First Institutional Baptist Church

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A través de todas las religiones y creencias, la participación en el censo nos impacta a todos. Esta es nuestra oportunidad de participar en un evento que sucede solo una vez cada década y que dará forma a los próximos 10 años de nuestro estado.

-- Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr., Pastor Principal - Primera Iglesia Bautista Institucional

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What does the Arizona 2020 Census mean for the state?

The census matters to Arizona and has an impact our daily lives - the roads we drive on, access to health care, school lunch programs, even our political representation. The census is our once in a decade opportunity to shape the next ten years in Arizona.

What is Arizona’s share of the federal funding used for?

The $675 billion in annual funds allocated to states based on population is used for schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other vital programs. A complete count next year ensures that we can preserve the outstanding quality of life we enjoy in Arizona.

Arizona Impact

$675 billion per year

Federal funding available for distribution to states based on population.

$3,000 per person

It’s estimated up to $3,000 per person, per year is at stake for Arizona.

$20.5 billion

More than $20.5 billion annually in federal funding supports critical programs in Arizona.

Arizona representation

It impacts political districts and Arizona’s representatives in Washington.

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  • Photograph of Mayor Pro-Tem Billie Orr

    Arizonans living in rural communities are an important part of Arizona’s population and the census helps us determine how to plan where medical clinics, roads, schools and other important infrastructure is needed.

    Mayor Pro-Tem Billie Orr
    City of Prescott

  • Kristine FireThunder

    Each member of Arizona’s 22 tribes counts, living both on and off our tribal lands. It’s critical that we come together to ensure that every Native American is counted in the 2020 census so that we can provided needed healthcare and education services to our communities.

    Kristine FireThunder Director, Governor's Office on Tribal Relations

  • Debbie Johnson

    The census matters and will serve as a guiding tool for us as we plan for the next decade in Arizona. Every Arizonan counts and we’re committed to working statewide to share the message that the census is safe, easy and important.

    Debbie Johnson Chair Arizona Complete Count Committee

  • Photograph of Pastor Warren H. Stewart

    Across all faiths and backgrounds, participation in the census impacts us all. This is our opportunity to support a once-in-a-decade event that will shape the next 10 years of our state.

    Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr.
    Senior Pastor - First Institutional Baptist Church

  • Cal Sheehy

    2020 offers us the opportunity to come together as a state for Arizona’s complete count - a fundamental element of our political representation and our tool to plan for the next decade.

    Cal Sheehy
    Mayor of Lake Havasu City
    General Manager, London Bridge Resort

  • Kathy Hoffman

    The 2020 Census will help shape the future of Arizona's schools, and we know that young children and college students are historically undercounted. Arizona's complete count will ensure we receive our fair share of resources for our students and serve the educational needs of every community in our state.

    Kathy Hoffman Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

  • Photograph of Anthony Rusk

    Arizona college students count - on and off campus. We know that an accurate count of Arizona’s higher-ed students will help strengthen our college communities through funding critical programs in the health services and providing grants that improve education around the state.

    Anthony Rusk
    Student Regent, Arizona Board of Regents & Student, University of Arizona

  • Photograph of Doug Ducey

    Arizona has seen major growth over the last ten years, and we’re on track for more. The 2020 Census is our opportunity to ensure that every Arizonan in every corner of our state is included and that we maximize our opportunities for future growth.

    Doug Ducey Arizona Governor

  • Mark J. Dannels

    Information from the census is an important tool in understanding the communities we serve within Cochise County and the State of Arizona. A complete and accurate count in the 2020 Census will help us to identify our population by county locations and direct resources and funding to adequately address the needs of that population. Let’s work together to get the count done well!

    Sheriff Mark J. Dannels
    Cochise County

  • Allie Bones

    Every Arizonan deserves to be counted in the 2020 Census so it is important that we outreach to communities across the state to communicate the importance of the census. Arizona stands to gain additional representation in the US Congress as well as our fair share of resources for needed services and supports, and we will only achieve that with a complete count in the 2020 Census.

    Allie Bones
    Vice Chair
    Arizona Complete Count Committee
    Assistant Secretary of State

  • Julián Claudio Nabozny

    Arizona’s Latino community is growing, and we have an opportunity to shape our future in this state with the 2020 Census. It’s critical that Latinos know that the census is safe, easy and important - we should all be counted!

    Julián Claudio Nabozny Arizona Latino Business Owner

  • Photograph of Robyn Stallworth Pouquette

    Every Arizonan deserves to be counted in the 2020 census, because we’re all impacted by the results. From highways to education, the census results will help shape the way Arizona grows over the next ten years.

    Robyn Stallworth Pouquette
    Yuma County Recorder & Immediate Past President, Arizona Association of Counties

  • Photograph of Coral Evans

    Arizona cities and towns rely on a complete census count to provide the services our residents depend on and plan for our future. Arizonans need to know that the census is safe, easy, and important for our state’s future.

    Coral Evans
    Mayor, City of Flagstaff

  • Photograph of Michael Bidwell

    We all know a good game plan is important, and when it comes to planning for Arizona’s future, the census is our most important tool.

    Michael Bidwill
    Chairman and President
    Arizona Cardinals

  • Photograph of Olivia Ainza-Kramer

    Arizona’s business community relies on important information that comes from census results. We’re committed to helping achieve a complete count, because it will help shape our business decisions for the next decade.

    Olivia Ainza-Kramer
    President, Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce

  • Photograph of Neil Giuliano

    LGBTQ+ Arizonans are an important part of our state’s diversity - being counted is not only our civic duty, but part of shaping the future of our state.

    Neil Giuliano President & CEO Greater Phoenix Leadership

  • Sheriff Paul Penzone

    With the growing population in Maricopa County and across Arizona, public safety continues to serve as a critical element of sound economic development. From Arizona’s urban areas to our most suburban communities, we are safer when we understand more about who we need to protect. The 2020 Census is an important tool for public safety in the communities we serve. Participation in this census is safe, easy and important.

    Paul Penzone Maricopa County Sheriff

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