Why It's Important to Us

Why It's Important to Us

2020 has been a historical year. And it’s not over yet. With COVID-19, social unrest, a presidential election on the horizon and the U.S. Census, there has never been a better time to make your voice heard.  

Why is it important to us? At Cox, we have a long history of championing inclusion, diversity and civic engagement – it’s part of doing the right thing, always. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Gov. James M. Cox, our founder, running for president (with Franklin Delano Roosevelt as his running mate!). A tradition of patriotism and civic duty runs through our roots. Gov. Cox's commitment remains the foundation of our values today and is reflected in our purpose: Empower People Today to Build a Better Future for the Next Generation.  

Get Counted, Be Heard

The census is more than just another piece of paperwork, it affects the amount of funding your community receives for services such as schools, hospitals, parks and fire departments. To ensure we are making a positive impact on our communities, Cox is showing our support for the census by promoting it internally to our employees and running public service announcements for the U.S. Census in our Cox Communications markets.   

The census ends on Oct 31. Learn more at 2020census.gov. 

Get Counted, Be Heard
Your Vote Is Your Voice. Make it Count.

Your Vote Is Your Voice. Make it Count.

Cox is partnering with nonpartisan groups such as Rock the Vote to encourage our employees and our communities to get involved, register and vote. Through our support of the Vote Safe 2020 initiative, we are working towards building an inclusive and welcoming culture by making sure everyone has the chance to make their voice heard. 

We want every person to feel empowered to stand up for what they believe is right – whether you are part of the Cox family or not.  

The presidential election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Access voting information and tools by visiting rockthevote.org/cox.