WHO: U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Dennis Hightower Mayor Dwight C. Jones City Council President Kathy Graziano 7 th District City Councilwoman Cynthia Newbille Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Brandon WHAT: Rally and special assembly to kickoff the city of Richmond’s 2010 Census campaign. WHEN: Monday, March 8, 201010:30 – 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Franklin Military Academy701 North 37 th Street BACKGROUND: The city of Richmond’s response rate in the 2000 U.S. Census was 60 percent. Since funding for public education and community service programs are affected by Census data, city and school officials will emphasize why a high response and return rate is critical in “Building a Better Richmond.” # # #