Milton Hosting Complete Count Committee Meeting Thursday

MILTON, GA — The City of Milton is looking for a group of Milton volunteers to help spread the word about the Census to help ensure that every resident of Milton is counted.

The city is holding an informational meeting for those interested in helping Milton get a complete count, on at 6 p.m. on Thursday at City Hall. Staff will be discussing expectations, tasks and giving the public the tools needed to get out in the community and influence.

CENSUS AT A GLANCE

The census is much more than just a head count. It provides a picture of our nation that helps determine where to build new schools, hospitals, and businesses; how federal funding is distributed; and how congressional seats are apportioned. It also helps us see how our communities have changed over time. That’s why an accurate count is so important.

Locally, the Census:

• Determines district boundaries, and how many representatives each state gets in Congress
• Determines the annual distribution of federal funds—now over $675 billion each year. In Georgia, each person is approximately $1,600 per year for their city or town.
• Provides statistics to plan for new roads, schools, and emergency services.
• Helps businesses determine where to open.

MILTON COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE

The city is looking for volunteers to help the city in the effort to reach 100 percent participation. If you are interested in being a community Census2020 champion, attend the informational meeting on Thursday, January 23 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

For more information on the Census, and how it effects Milton, visit Milton Census 2020.