Kansas City Regional Census Center
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The 2010 Census “It’s in our hands.”
Bureau of the Census * Kansas C ity Reg ion * (816) 298-9704 * www.census.gov/kansascity
Fall 2008 Issue 1
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
Census job opportunities
Space Leasing
Partnerships are Key
Address Canvassing
“It’s a community census
that just happens to take
place nationwide.”
- Dennis Johnson
Regional Director
The 2010 Census: Closer than it appears
The census is here! It’s hard to believe April 1, 2010 is just 20 months
away.
The decennial census will direct the equitable distribution of federal
and funds and will be the planning benchmark for state, local, and tribal
governments for the next decade. The 2010 Census will provide a
snapshot of the nation,
which helps define who
we are. Data about how
communities change
are crucial to planning
decisions such as
neighborhood
improvements,
emergency preparedness,
and disaster recovery.
“The 2010 Census is a community census that just happens to take place
nationwide,” stated Dennis Johnson, Kansas City Regional Director.
Core strategies for the 2010 Census include establishing partnerships with
local businesses; faith-based and community organizations; field
operations; and targeted recruitment efforts. The benefits of renewing
current partnerships and developing new ones include increased
participation in the 2010 Census process resulting in a more complete
count and developing a better understanding and familiarity with census
operations and recruiting.
The Census Bureau is in the midst of many activities in preparation for
opening 11 local offices. Recruitment efforts include testing and
applicants for 66 management positions. (See page 2 for Current
employment opportunities) Operations’ staff are working to get the
offices outfitted and ready for move-in and interviewing of candidates to
begin work by mid-October in