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Area Coordinator Reflects On 2020 Census Process And What’s Next

Courtesy of Jason Ray/Executive Director of SW Missouri Council of Governments

This week, host Leslie Carrier speaks with Jason Ray, executive director of Southwest Missouri Council of Governments, and area Census efforts coordinator.

Today’s discussion explores the history and significance of the Census,  how counts can impact local communities, and what happens next.  We further explore ways the process was adapted this year during the pandemic to keep people safe.