Starting in 2019, you may begin to notice census takers in your neighborhood. This is a normal part of the 2020 Census preparation and data collection process. Census field representatives will also continue to collect information for the American Community Survey (ACS) and other ongoing surveys.
You might see census takers in your neighborhood for a few different reasons:
They are verifying addresses in preparation for the census. They are collecting responses to the census or another survey. They are dropping off census materials. They are conducting quality checks on the census.
Census takers who verify addresses are called address canvassers. They help ensure an accurate and complete count by verifying address lists across a wide area of physical geography, housing structures, and residence types. Part of this effort involves census takers on the ground noting where houses, apartments, shelters, and other residences are located. Census takers will attempt to knock on every door in the neighborhood they are canvassing.
If you are visited by someone from the U.S. Census Bureau, here are some tips to assure the validity of the field representative:
Census takers must present an ID badge that includes a photograph of the field representative, a Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. Note that census workers may be carrying a Census Bureau phone or a laptop as well as a bag with a Census Bureau logo. If you still have questions, call 800-923-8282 to speak with a local Census Bureau representative.
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Our five members Board of Trustees welcome your insight and participation with the opportunities and obstacles in operating this community in the most fiscally responsible manner. We wish to improve infrastructure, tax base and attractions in our Village. With your comments and help - that will happen.
Best Regards
James P. Tornatore
Mayor
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