One of the most exciting programs ever undertaken by Cathedral City is about to get underway.

The "Cathedral City Economic Stimulus Program" was approved by the City Council, operating as the Redevelopment Agency Board, in April. The RDA is entirely separate from the City's General Fund operations such as Police, Fire and other essential services. Monies were redirected from a moribund Street Facade Improvement program towards this immediate and urgently needed stimulus package. For our City's new car dealerships, this means a greatly expanded ability to attract customers via promotions funded both by the City and the dealerships themselves. Much of the City's General Fund (which supports Police, Fire, etc.) is derived from auto sales taxes.

Preparing for a Complete Census Count in April 2010

In preparation for the 2010 Census next April, the Census Bureau will be canvassing addresses here in Cathedral City and throughout the United States. This important work is now underway. The Census Bureau conducts Address Canvassing to update its address and map database to make sure that it is accurate and current. The Census Bureau will use the updated Address Canvassing information to deliver questionnaires to every address in areas where Address Canvassing is conducted.

For the first time in Decennial Census history, census workers will confirm, add, and delete addresses using a GPS-equipped hand-held computer. Each computer is so secure that it will work only when activated by the fingerprint of its assigned operator.