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Where & When:
Eau Claire Memorial High School
2225 Keith Street
April 24th
1-4 PM		 Augusta Vet Clinic
106 W. Brown St.
April 24th
1-3 PM
]]> Yer Lee Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:53:10 +0000 Community Forum March 18 http://eauclairewi.gov/news-section/1883-community-forum-march-18 The City will host a community forum and neighborhood update for residents and businesses in Council District 1 on Thursday, March 18, at Northstar Middle School, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  

The forum presentation will include an update on events and projects anticipated in District 1 for 2010, and an overview of the 2010 budget and the anticipated fiscal challenges facing the City over the next several years. An opportunity for small group discussion will be provided. Subsequent forums are planned for each of the Council districts over the next several months as part of a City Council Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee (FISPAC) focus on expanding civic engagement opportunities regarding City projects and fiscal issues. For more information about FISPAC, click here.

]]> Sherilyn Riedel Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0000 Council to Hear Public Presentation http://eauclairewi.gov/news-section/1879-council-to-hear-public-presentation- During the 2010 Budget Adoption meeting, the Council directed the Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee “…to study options for incentives for early retirements to reduce salary and longevity costs for eligible employees and report back to the City Council."

The study included how early retirement plans work, in general; previous plans offered by the City of Eau Claire and other neighboring communities; costs and impact of retirements; and longevity pay background information.

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee, at their meeting of February 24, moved to approve the attached report on early retirement incentives for presentation to the City Council."Click here to read report".

]]> Sherilyn Riedel Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:01:44 +0000 2010 U.S. Census http://eauclairewi.gov/news-section/1854-2010-us-census Every ten years the U.S. Census Bureau conducts the decennial census which provides a glimpse of the Eau Claire area, State of Wisconsin and the Nation.  It's very important that everyone complete their census questionnaire and return it to the Census Bureau. 

The 2010 Census will guide us for the next ten years so it’s very important for everyone to complete their census questionnaire and return it to the Census Bureau.

The primary purpose of the census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution in order to determine the number of congressional representatives each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Census statistics are also used to determine voting ward boundaries and for redistricting at the local and state level.  

In addition, the information plays an important role in the distribution of federal and state funds.  Every year, the federal government allocates more than 400 billion federal tax dollars to states and communities like Eau Claire, in part, using census data.  Census information is also extensively used by state and local government to determine such things as the location for parks, fire stations, schools, hospitals, community facilities, and determining transportation and housing needs within the community.  In addition, business and industry use the information for marketing, expansion, and growth decisions.

One major change in 2010 is that every household will receive the short form; no long forms will be distributed as used in past censuses.  The questionnaire consists of only 10 questions and takes only 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

Results are also confidential.  The Census Bureau, by law, cannot share an individual’s results with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.

So when you receive the questionnaire in the mail, fill it out and return it in order to help Eau Claire as we move forward and make sure that we get our fair share of state and federal dollars.  It’s important for you and it’s important for Eau Claire.
Look for the census form to be mailed out to your household by April 1, 2010.  Most will actually be mailed in mid-March.

It’s Easy…It’s Important…It’s Confidential!

  • Click here to find out more about the upcoming 2010 Census!
  • Click here to view a sample 2010 Census questionnaire!
]]> Yer Lee Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:37:56 +0000 Free H1N1 Vaccine Available http://eauclairewi.gov/news/1841-free-h1n1-vaccine-available Although cases of H1N1 flu have declined in recent weeks, health experts encourage residents to protect themselves from H1N1 by getting vaccinated - and to do so soon in the event of a third wave of the virus this winter.

Richard Thoune, Director of the Eau Claire City-County Health Department, said this year's flu season is not over and emphasized that there is still time to get vaccinated.

The Eau Claire City-County Health Department currently has an ample supply of H1N1 vaccine and will be holding a public health clinic for people wishing to get immunized.  The clinic will run from 10 AM to Noon on Saturday, February 20, at the Health Department, 720 Second Ave. Those interested in receiving a vaccine should enter through the main entrance.  The vaccination is free, and appointments are not necessary.

Residents who cannot attend the Feb. 20 clinic may call the Health Department at (715) 839-4718 to schedule an appointment for another time.

For more information about H1N1 flu or the upcoming clinic, visit WWW.BEREADYEC.COM or call the Eau Claire City-County Health Department at (715) 839-4718

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