The Selma Times-Journal

At Monday’s meeting, the Dallas County Commission voted to take part in a program designated to contribute to a more accurate census.

The commission voted unanimously to participate in the Local Update of Census Addresses program, also know as the LUCA program.

Kevin Ross approached the commission earlier in the year and has attended several meetings since to explain the program.

The county voted unanimously to enter into a contract with Ross, who will serve as the county’s LUCA liaison. Ross’ services will entail compiling as many physical addresses as possible, physically checking the address and compiling a corrected list to be submitted to the Census Bureau in preparation for the 2010 Census.

According to officials, the cost of this project to the county is $27,000, of which, Valley Grande will contribute $5,000.

Ross, whose office will be located in the E-911 office building, will be working from lists of residents provided by the census bureau, Dallas County E-911 and &8220;any other list I think is necessary.&8221;

According to Ross, no citizen’s personal information will be shared between agencies.