Toolkit for State and Local Legislators
The Toolkit for state and local legislators is designed to help state and local legislators communicate the benefits of census participation. Below are descriptions and suggested uses of all available resources associated with the toolkit. Depending on your needs, you may follow instructions to download and print individual documents, or you can download the complete toolkit with all components (ZIP 44.2 MB).
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Supporting Materials
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Toolkit Overview This toolkit is intended as a resource for state and local legislators. This document contains details about the specific resources available to support your efforts in raising awareness of, encouraging participation in and answering questions about the 2010 Census. |
PDF 13.2 MB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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2010 Census Fact Sheet for Elected Officials This fact sheet outlines basic facts about the census and the many uses and benefits of census data, particularly relevant to elected officials. |
PDF 370.1 KB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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2010 Census Fact Sheet for the General Public This fact sheet outlines basic facts about the census and the many uses of census data. Share this information with your constituents. |
PDF 969.5 KB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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Census in Schools Program Fact Sheet This fact sheet covers the Census in Schools program, which provides educators with resources to teach the nation's students about the census. |
PDF 521.8 KB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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Census in Schools Program Letter to Principal Customize and send this letter to school principals in the areas you serve to encourage their involvement in the Census in Schools program. |
DOC 444 KB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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Census in Schools Program Speech Make your next speech about the Census in Schools program. Customize this sample copy with additional information relevant to your audience. |
DOC 444.5 KB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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2010 Census Constituent FAQs These FAQs serve as a quick reference for a wide range of questions constituents may ask about the 2010 Census. |
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2010 Census Jobs FAQs These FAQs address temporary 2010 Census jobs. |
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Web Banners and Buttons To raise awareness of the 2010 Census and encourage participation, post these Web banners and buttons to your Web site or blog. To add these banners or buttons, copy and paste either the code or the banner to your Web site. |
DOC 509 KB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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Web site Copy Use this copy to announce your partnership with the Census Bureau in internal and external communications. Customize this copy with additional information relevant to your constituents. |
DOC 443.5 KB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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Tips to Leverage Town Hall Meetings and Television Appearances This document provides tips and talking points to help you incorporate information about the 2010 Census into local town hall meetings. It also includes information to help you facilitate interviews and incorporate census information into messages for local cable access shows and other television appearances. |
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Public Service Announcements Public service announcements (PSAs) are an easy and effective way to reach a broad audience about the census. This document includes sample radio PSA scripts or varying duration. Consider producing one or all three. |
DOC 445.5 KB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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2010 Census Operational Milestone Timeline This timeline highlights key dates for the 2010 Census, including 2010 Census form distribution, Census Day and others. |
PDF 3.7 MB Size: Tabloid ![]() 29" x 11" |
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18 Month Calendar for 2010 Census Partners This printable calendar runs from July 2009 through December 2010. It includes key census dates and suggestions for what partners can do to get involved. Hang it in your office, lobby or other areas to raise awareness of important census dates and events. |
PDF 1.5 MB Size: Poster ![]() 16" x 20" |
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Newsletter Copy This copy can be used to announce your partnership with the Census Bureau in internal and external communications. Customize this sample copy with additional information relevant to your audience. |
DOC 444 KB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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Customizable Newsletter Template Use this pre-designed template to create a newsletter promoting the census or highlighting your organization's census-related events and activities. |
ZIP 1.7 MB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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Customizable News Release Publicly announce your partnership with the Census Bureau. Post this news release to Web sites, distribute it via wire services, or share it with internal and external audiences. Feel free to write your own quote, but the quote from the Census Bureau Director cannot be adjusted. |
DOC 444.5 KB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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Partnership Proclamation Consider proclaiming your role as a Census Bureau partner. Use this document in ceremonies, events and other official announcements. |
ZIP 209.2 KB - 3.1 MB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
English - InDesign English - Quark English - MS Word |
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Partnership Certificate Customize, print and hang this certificate in high-traffic areas, gathering spaces and office spaces, and post it to your Web site to acknowledge your role as a Census Bureau partner. |
DOC 1.2 MB Size: Letter ![]() 8.5" x 11" |
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Awareness Poster This poster is designed to build awareness of and encourage participation in the 2010 Census. Display it in your office, lobby or other high-traffic area to create awareness of the coming census. You can also contact your Regional Census Center to obtain a 16" X 20" printed version. |
PDF 6.8 MB Size: Poster ![]() 16" x 20" |
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Action Poster This poster is the second in a unique series designed to build awareness of and encourage participation in the 2010 Census. Display the poster in your office, lobby or other high-traffic areas to inspire your constituents to "take action" and participate in the 2010 Census. Contact your Regional Census Center to obtain a printed version measuring 16" X 20". |
PDF 3.7 MB Size: Poster ![]() 16" x 20" |
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Confidentiality Poster This poster assures employees and constituents their census form responses are safe and confidential. Display the poster in a high-traffic area. You can also contact your Regional Census Center to obtain a printed version. |
PDF 505.8 KB Size: Poster ![]() 16" x 20" |
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Political Representation Poster This poster highlights the impact of census data on political representation across the nation. Use it to help constituents understand that by participating in the census, they can ensure their voices are heard in tribal, state and local government. Display this poster in your office, lobby or other high-traffic areas, or bring it to town hall meetings and events. Contact your Regional Census Center to obtain a printed version measuring 16" X 20". |
PDF 9.6 MB Size: Poster ![]() 16" x 20" |
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How People Are Counted Brochure This brochure describes the process by which the Census Bureau counts everyone in the United States. |
PDF 190.1 KB Size: Brochure ![]() 18" x 10" |
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For regional/local level 2010 Census partnership information, please telephone the Census Bureau's Regional Census Center that serves your area. For national level partnership information, please email clmso.2010.census.partners.list@census.gov