City of Kyle

E Newsletter

Monday, March 15, 2010

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The United States Census Bureau is looking for Census takers.
Call 1-866-861-2010 for more information.
Don't Forget to Complete Your 2010 Census
Filling out the 2010 census form could be the most important
10 minutes of the next 10 years

The 2010 Census will very important to the City of Kyle and Hays County as we verify our tremendous growth during the past decade.

Be sure to look for your form in the mail beginning in March. It is only 10 questions, it will take 10 minutes to complete, and will serve us for the next 10 years.

Census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U. S. House of Representatives. There are 435 seats in the House that are divided among the 50 states.

Every year the federal government allocates more than $300 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data.
Important
Census Dates

March 2010 – Census forms are delivered either by mail or in person from a census worker. Households should complete and return their forms when they are received based on who will live in the home on April 1st.

April 1, 2010 – This is Census Day! The forms are answered based on who lives in each home on this date.

April – July 2010 – Addresses that have not responded are visited in person by a census worker beginning in late April through July. Census workers will have a photo ID badge with a Department of Commerce watermark.

December 31, 2010 – The Census Bureau will provide the 2010 apportionment count to the President by this date. This count includes the total population counts and the number of representatives for each state.

 

 
It’s Important!
Undercounting our population could cost millions is lost funding for roads and other projects.

Census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U. S. House of Representatives. There are 435 seats in the House that are divided among the 50 states. Every year the federal government allocates more than $300 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data.

Census data helps forecast future transportation needs.

Census data determines areas eligible for housing assistance and other grant projects (parks, sidewalks, public facilities).
Census data guide local decision-makers on where to build new public facilities such as schools, roads, and hospitals.

Businesses use census data to local new supermarkets, housing, and other facilities.
What is Your Vision for

the Future of Kyle?

  

The City of Kyle is developing a new comprehensive plan to help guide our growth into the next decade and beyond. Please visit the City’s Comprehensive Plan web page for the latest information on presentations and upcoming meetings.

      You are also encouraged to participate in the Comprehensive Plan online Blog to follow what others are saying and add your thoughts.
Date Set for Next
Comprehensive Plan
Public Meeting

Thursday, March 25th
6:30 pm

Lehman High School
1700 Lehman Road

  For more information on all City of Kyle services and programs,
go to www.cityofkyle.com or call 512.262.1010.