UNITED STATES CENSUS SURVEY
FACT: Self-response rates through Aug. 14: Springfield (70.6%), Creswell (68.1%) and Cottage Grove (67.4%).
FACT: Response rate in Oregon (as of Aug. 14) is 66.2%. … Washington (69.6%) and Idaho (68.1%) have higher rates than Oregon.
FACT: An accurate census helps ensure communities receive state and federal money for roads, infrastructure, education, healthcare and more.
FACT: The final deadline is Sept. 30.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Avoid a home visit – go to 2020census.gov
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
FACT: The post office delivers life-sustaining medicine and checks, election ballots, legal documents, community newspapers, personal correspondence and “The Last Mile” – final delivery of Amazon and FedEx.
FACT: Automated sorting machines and street mailboxes have been removed, slowing delivery.
FACT: Tuesday, USPS officials said further changes would not be enacted until after the Nov. 3 election.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Call your Senator: 202-224-3121
Register, vote early: Go to vote.org
