By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
(Greenfield, MA) The City of Greenfield announced today a census report rate of 75.1%, up from 74.9% in 2010.
“Getting a complete count in Greenfield and doing everything we could as a city was one of my top civic priorities this year – it is imperative from both the perspective of appropriate congressional representation but also to help shape the future of our community for the next ten years,” said Mayor Roxann Wedegartner. “I’m incredibly grateful to residents in Greenfield who took the time out of their busy lives to complete the 2020 U.S. Census and who showed up for the city in this important way.”
Census reports determine what federal money the city gets for the next ten years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, getting an accurate census report rate has been more challenging.
According to State Representative Paul Mark, “An accurate Census count is so important to every resident of Greenfield and getting that complete count has been especially difficult during the COVID pandemic. Mayor Wedegartner has worked in partnership with state and federal officials to ensure that Greenfield will be fully counted, that outreach has been conducted safely and responsibly, and to consistently promote how important the Census is to us all. Greenfield will be in a stronger position for the next ten years because of her efforts.”