The Brown County Commissioners Court approved a proclamation to help build awareness of the upcoming 2010 United States Census.
Gene Deason, chairperson of the county’s Complete Count Committee, presented the proclamation regarding the census. Deason said, “It is important to get a complete count,” referring to the census. Deason explained that there will be a 10 question form for residents to fill out and these forms will be mostly hand delivered.
The Official 2010 US Census Website describes the census as follows:
- The census is a count of everyone living in the United States every 10 years.
- The census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
- The next census is in 2010.
- Your participation in the census is required by law.
- It takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
- Federal law protects the personal information you share during the census.
- Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions about what community services to provide, and to distribute $300 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year.
The official Census Day is April 1, 2010
The county’s census proclamation is as follows:
Whereas an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents’ well-being by helping planners determine where to locate schools, day-care centers, roads and public transportation, hospitals and other facilities, and is used to make decisions concerning business growth and housing needs;
Whereas more than $300 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to states and communities;
Whereas census data is needed to ensure fair Congressional representation by determining how many seats each state will have in the US House of Representatives, and is also necessary for the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts;
Whereas the 2010 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment opportunities in our community;
Whereas the information collected by the census is protected by law and remains confidential for 72 years;
Now Therefore, we PROCLAIM that the County of Brown is committed to partnering with the US Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in 2010.
As a 2010 Census partner, we will:
- Support the goals and ideals of the 2010 Census to disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage those in our community to participate;
- Encourage people in Brown County to place an emphasis on the 2010 Census and participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and ensure a full and accurate census.
- Support census taker as they help our community complete an accurate count.
- Create or seek opportunities to collaborate with other like-minded groups in our community, including Complete Count Committees, and to utilize high-profile, trusted voices to behalf the 2010 Census.
