It’s been a couple of months since we last updated you on the status of the Bastrop County Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Thanks to all of your direction and hard work I am happy to report that the Plan is in final draft format. On Monday, March 8 we will present the final draft to the Commissioners Court and ask them to act on setting a public comment period. We are also scheduled to present the draft Plan to the Smithville City Council on March 8 and to the Cities of Elgin and Bastrop in the weeks to come. The public hearing for the Plan is scheduled for April 7 from 4-7 pm and will be held at the County Courthouse. In addition to postings in the newspaper, press releases, and a downloadable copy on the County website, we will be passing out comment cards in the community. If you live/work in Bastrop County and would like comment cards and a copy of the Plan to place at your location please write and let me know. This effort truly could not have been possible without the help of all the committee members and volunteers. Thank you again for your time and energy dedicated to this effort. Sincerely, Rachel Clampffer Rachel K.E. Clampffer, AICP County Planner Bastrop County 806 Water Street Bastrop, TX 78602 512-581-7176 512-581-7178 (fax)
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Here is an email from our Census Partnership Specialist about what is going on at Census these days... Congrats again Smithville -- at 77%, higher than the national and state average, our participation rate was something to be very proud of!
The Texas Department of Agriculture is hosting an amateur video contest in honor of Texas Travel and Tourism Week. The theme of the contest, "Texas Is..." allows contestants to define what the state of Texas means to them. Let's see how many entries Smithville can offer! For more information, go to the Texas Department of Agriculture website.
Thanks to everyone in Smithville! As May 6, our community's participation rate was 77% -- 10% higher than our rate in 2000, 5% higher than the national average, and 8% higher than the Texas state average. Congratulations to all the volunteers who spoke to their friends and neighbors about the Census and helped to get people to turn in their forms. Please open your door to the Census Takers who will drop by if Census has not yet received your form. Don't be surprised if you recognize them! If YOU want to be a Census Taker, jobs are still available for our community.
Volunteers are needed at the Smithville Animal Shelter. Please contact the Police Department at 237 3282 (press 5) to get more information.
May 1, 2010 10AM to noon: Expert Talks at Selected Locations Noon to 4PM: All Garden Locations Open $10 for adults; children 12 and under FREE! Pick up tickets and maps at the Chamber of Commerce from now until May 1 at 3:00PM, or at Garden locations on the day of the event. Proceeds of the Tour will benefit the Smithville Community Garden.
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