The 2010 Census is April 1, 2010. As an official Census partner, the City of Tucson is supporting this massive nation-wide effort.

Your count ensures federal funding for police and fire protection, hospitals, schools, parks and libraries, senior centers, road and transit improvements and neighborhood improvements.

For every person counted, the Pima County region will receive approximately $1,000 per year in federal funds over the next 10 years. For a family of four counted, the region will receive $40,000 over the 10-year period.

A 10-question form will be mailed out in February or March and everyone who receives a form is asked to fill it out and return by mail by April 1. The information remains completely confidential.

Visit www.pagCensus.com for local information.

For the latest updates visit the official Census website at http://www.2010census.gov/

Enjoy the Corrido del Censo 2010, a song about the census.