Council Memebers, Steven Elder, Kelly Stevenson, Wales Montgomery, Billey Dallas, Leon Shaw and Jerry Schlosser assisted Mayor William H. Thomason in presenting Census Field Representative Faye Anderson with a proclamation to assist in the 2010 Census.
Census Field Representative Faye Anderson presented the council with facts about the census and requested the city’s support in the work of the Census Bureau.
“Every year more than $300 billion in federal funds are awarded to states and communities based on census data,” said Anderson. “If you miss the numbers or get them wrong it could cost millions.”
Anderson reported that only 66 percent of the questionnaires sent out in the 2000 census were returned by Kentucky residents and the bureau hoped by shortening the form and educating the public on the importance of the census the number of returned forms for 2010 would be higher.
“The forms for this census are shorter with only 10 questions to fill out and send back,” said Anderson.
The information collected by the 2010 Census can affect the number of seats each state is awarded in the US House of Representatives as well as redistricting of the state legislators, county and city councils and voting districts.
An accurate count of the number of residents in a city or county acts as a guide for local decision-makers in important community planning efforts, including where to build new roads, hospitals and schools.
Leitchfield Mayor William H. Thomason signed a proclamation saying the council agreed to support the goals and ideals of the 2010 Census and encourage those in the community to participate.
It will also encourage residents of Leitchfield to place an emphasis on the Census and participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and ensure a full and accurate census.
The city will also support takers as they help the community complete an accurate event.
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