By Sally A. York
Genesee County, Michigan -- Hundreds of people (click here) still are needed for local 2010 Census jobs.
The U.S. Census Bureau already has hired about 170 people from the Flint area to conduct address canvasses starting next month, but it is seeking 800 to 1,200 more people here for other tasks later.
The jobs are temporary but pay about $14 an hour.
"I'm definitely interested," said Aaron Ruff, 31, of Fenton, who was laid off from his job at an automotive supply firm last November. "It's something I've never done before and I could always use the money."...
The U.S. Census Bureau already has hired about 170 people from the Flint area to conduct address canvasses starting next month, but it is seeking 800 to 1,200 more people here for other tasks later.
The jobs are temporary but pay about $14 an hour.
"I'm definitely interested," said Aaron Ruff, 31, of Fenton, who was laid off from his job at an automotive supply firm last November. "It's something I've never done before and I could always use the money."...
Flint needs a full census record.
September 11, 2020
By Ron Fonger
Flint - The city says it’s coordinating a final push (click here) to encourage residents to complete the 2020 Census, a big job considering an estimated 22 percent of the population hasn’t been counted so far and the deadline to do so is just 20 days away.
“This is a 10-minute investment that impacts us for the next 10 years. This is about making sure our community has the funding to provide services our residents need and deserve,” Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley said in a statement issued by the city on Thursday, Sept. 10....
