It’s crucial that our counties receive adequate state and federal funding to provide essential resources and services to the communities they serve, especially in times of crisis. One way that we can advocate for continuity of fair federal and state funding to our area is to help ensure Santa Cruz County is accurately counted in the 2020 Census. The Census is a simple 9 question survey, and responses are confidential and protected by law. Every Californian can now respond to the Census online at https://my2020census.gov and by phone. For more information and frequently asked questions, please visit california census.org.