Central Valley
Census Collaboration
The Fresno County Complete Count Committee believes that achieving a complete and accurate count of all Central Valley residents in the 2020 Census is essential to the wellbeing of our communities. To accomplish this, we all need to participate, collaborate and coordinate efforts. Join us!
Get in touch today and join us to achieve a complete and accurate count!
The 2020 Census is important to all of us. We all have much to win ... or lose.
The principal focus of our efforts in the 2020 Census is in increasing the participation of hard to count populations that have been historically undercounted, thereby reducing the federal funds that come to their communities.
If our local count is accurate, our region and communities will have much to win. If there is an undercount, we will lose valuable information about our population, receive inadequate federal funds and see our democracy impacted by unequal representation
An Accurate Population Count
The Constitution mandates that the decennial census must count all residents living in the United States.
Fair Redistricting and Political Representation
Our democracy is based on equal political representation. Census data is utilized to update electoral districts.
Fair Federal Funding
Federal funding for educational, health, infrastructure and other programs is determined by census data.
2020 Census: Informational Events, Questionnaire Assistance Centers, Questionnaire Assistance Kiosks in the Central Valley
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Our Target: Hard to Count Populations
All Californians must be counted in the 2020 Census. The State of California and non-profit organizations have identified several population groups that tend to be undercounted in enumeration efforts due to a variety of reasons. Our intention is to pay particular attention to them and ensure they are being included.
Immigrants
Children 0-5
Homeless & Low Visibility Housing
Low Income
Non-Fluent English Speakers
Undocumented
LGBTQ
Young and Mobile
Racial Minorities
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Latest News
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California Hard To Count Index Interactive Map
Our Leadership
The Fresno County Complete Count Committee is led by 5 elected co-chairs. Its structure includes sub-committees.
Kaya Herron
Co-Chair
Elizabeth Jonasson
Co-Chair
Kamaljit Kaur
Co-Chair
Samuel Molina
Co-Chair
Hugo Morales
Co-Chair
Jim Grant
Faith Sub-Committee
Why Is Participation in the 2020 Census Important?
There’s huge stakes for the 2020 census for California. The population count determines federal funding formulas for the following 10 years, for areas of funding like critical infrastructure, healthcare, education, affordable housing, and more.
Every person in Fresno County counts and deserves to be counted. We are working to decrease the barriers to participation and ensure that our local communities receive the federal funding and political representation they deserve.
Kaya Herron
Fresno County Complete Count Committee Co-Chair