Town Administrator January 20, 2020

Census 2020
Ensuring there is a complete Census count is important for many reasons, including to ensure Erie, Boulder and Weld Counties, and Colorado are eligible for the maximum amount of funding allocated through population-based formulas. The census also provides critical data on which to inform the Town’s economic development activities.

The goal of the census is to "count everyone, once, in the right place" every ten years. The Census Bureau will send invitations to complete the Census to all housing units in mid-March. A housing unit is a house, an apartment, a group of rooms, or a single room occupied or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters.

There are multiple ways to respond to the Census;

Online, using a computer or a smart phone,
Over the phone by calling a toll-free number,
By using a paper form, or
By responding to a Census enumerator.

The Census Bureau publishes only aggregated statistics that do not reveal any information about particular individuals, households or businesses. Your personal data cannot be shared with any individual or government agency.

When you complete your census form, you help bring in funding to Colorado for vital services, provide valuable aggregate data for state and local decisions, and ensure fair representation. The 2020 Census will shape the next 10 years, don't leave your future blank!

Cosolve Coworking in Erie

The Erie Economic Development Council (EEDC) hosted a conversation with businesses and residents on Thursday about coworking opportunities. Executives from Cosolve Coworking announced their intent to be operational in the first quarter of 2020 in the 105 Wells building. For more information contact the EEDC.

Camp Erie

Information is now available for the Community Center's 2020 Camp Erie program, including the parent manual, weekly schedule, FAQs and more! Registration opens to residents on Monday, February 24^th at 7:00am.

Crescent Park

The Parks & Recreation Department was awarded a matching grant from GameTime as part of the 2020 Colorado Parks & Recreation Association statewide training and funding initiative for new playground equipment to be installed at Crescent Park. The park will feature two multi-age play structures, ground climbers, a swing set and a ninja warrior style course. Parks and Recreation expects the playground replacement to be completed in June.

Police

The Erie Police Department is gearing up for 'Puffer Week', January 26 - February 1. The week is devoted to raising awareness on the dangers of leaving vehicles unattended. This coordinated statewide effort asks owners to minimize the risk of theft of their vehicles, property, identity and deter the ability for criminals to jeopardize public safety by giving them a means of transportation to commit other crimes by simply locking down vehicles. For more visit www.LockdownYourCar.org.

Trees Across Erie

Trees Across Erie is a new opportunity for residents to buy a tree at a reduced price. Beginning February 10, residents can purchase a tree via the Arbor Day Foundation portal for $40, with pickup on April 18.

Stay tuned to additional details coming soon to www.erieco.gov/treesacrosserie.com.

Voter Registration

To vote in the upcoming April 7 regular election you must meet voter qualifications - 18 years old, resident of Erie for at least 22 days, and a U.S. citizen. Also, if you've moved since you've last registered you must update your information with the Secretary of State's Office by visiting www.govotecolorado.com.

Economic Development

The Economic Development Department attended the Builder and Developer Open House hosted by Xcel Energy. The event partnered communities with builders and developers to have conversations about gas and electric design and construction standards, the advanced grid initiative, gas and electric metering, engineering and capacity planning and energy efficiency initiatives.