In addition to a plaque presentation, David A. Byerman, Chief Government Liaison for Nevada, U.S. Census Bureau, presented a final operations update to the Reno City Council. In the presentation, Byerman advised due to invaluable partnership support, the Nevada Census 2010 Campaign:
• Maximized the Count for Nevada: Benefit equals $917 per person per year in federal funding for education, healthcare, and other services.
• Built a Broad Coalition: Over 1,500 partners statewide.
• Successfully Recruited 6,200 Nevadans to Work the Census: Providing short-term stimulus and extending unemployment benefits for thousands of Nevadans.
• Realized a High Response Rate: Nevada is one of only two states in the Denver Region to equal its 2000 response rate in 2010.

On December 31, the delivery of the national census count will be given to the President of the United States. For more information about Nevada Census 2010 visit www.nevadacensus2010.com.

The donation of $1,899 ($899 to GRBR, Inc. and $1,000 to the Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living) will sponsor the participation and defray expenses associated with the participation.

“The Rolling Pilot” is scheduled to make two presentations at area schools in September. In addition, he will be taking one passenger with him during the 2010 GRBR competition. The RAAC is coordinating the passenger selection with the Washoe County School District and other local non-profit organizations who serve youth with disabilities. The “Rolling Pilot” will be available to meet with local media on media day during the 2010 GRBR.

The support of “The Rolling Pilot’s” participation in the 2010 GRBR will further the mission of the RAAC by visually promoting the City’s on-going commitment to inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all facets of civic life.

Council donation funds can only be used for nonprofit organizations that provide substantial benefits within our community. These monies are allocated throughout the fiscal year.

The graduates are: Jack Brooks, Michelle Fournier, Mike Ginsburg, Terry B. Hoffman, Stacie Huggins, Barbara N. Kopp, Paula Lopez, Al Mabrouk, Patricia A. Moriarty, Donn R. Moriarty, Susan Moss-Redman, Michael Pidlypchak, Wayne Redman, Chris Riddell, Elaine Rockwell, Donald Smith, Kathleen Taylor, Zachary Twiss and Patrick Ty Whitaker.

The program schedule includes sessions with the City Manager’s Office, Human Resources, Finance, Communications and Technology, Parks, Recreation and Community Services; the Reno Fire Department, City Attorney’s Office, Municipal Court, Reno Police Department, Public Works, Community Development, the Reno Redevelopment Agency and Truckee Meadows Water Authority. The graduates learned how their tax dollars are allocated, how department heads make decisions, and how public officials work together to make our city great.

This graduating class is the 23rd class to complete the program. The Reno Citizens Institute is held twice a year and limited to 25 participants per session. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Truckee Meadows. For more information about the RCI program or an application to the fall 2010 session, visit www.reno.gov or contact Reno Direct at (775) 334-3464.