Carmel Special Census Starts July 26th July 25, 2007

Carmel Special Census Starts July 26th




Carmel, IN – The Special Census for the City of Carmel will start July 26th. The Carmel Special Census office has hired over 200 people to assist in this process. Special effort was made to hire qualified Carmel citizens first, because they know the neighborhoods and so that residents may see some familiar faces among the enumerators, who are walking door-to-door.

The Special Census will update Carmel ’s population count and give The City greater access to tax dollars distributed according to population. This could mean as much as $3 million in additional tax revenue for Carmel . This additional revenue from the state could be used for road projects, education for our children, programs for our senior citizens, and other important services for our community.

The census will be conducted by workers who will go door to door, gathering information on seven subjects: name, household relationship, gender, date of birth, age, Hispanic or Latino origin, and race. Race and Hispanic origin are asked because individuals of Hispanic origin could be of any race. Answers to both questions are used

to plan, monitor, and fund programs that target certain populations.

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If you happen to miss the census worker, they will leave a flier with a toll free number, where you can call in your information. If you do not call in your information the census workers will visit your house up to six times, in order to get your information. The Census Bureau never releases information that identifies you or your household. These workers should being wearing a hat that identifies them as Carmel Special Census workers. They will not need to enter your home for any reason and can only ask questions on the seven subjects above.

“The participation of all Carmel citizens is key to obtaining an accurate population count. Providing truthful information to the Special Census workers will ensure that Carmel tax payers get more of their tax dollars returned to our community to help keep our district tax rate one of the lowest in Indiana,” said City Councilman at Large Ron Carter.

For more information, please contact the US Census Office at 574-1130. You can also visit the Census link at the bottom of Carmel ’s homepage www.carmel.in.gov.

Official Website: http://www.carmel.in.gov