Win some, lose some.
High School referendum fails, Ziegler and Allgier are our new school board members, Fire Stations will be moved to Calhoun Road.
Click here for referendum totals so far.I think this reader hit it on the head:
'I predicted, or maybe just suggested, about 3-weeks
ago a 60/40 "no" vote. I'm not psychic, just a
seasoned referendum observer. Consider this the
Districts first volley.
I'm just not sure where they
might go from $110 million? There are two
possibilities; one, another shot at the same proposal
coming possibly in November. We will see in the next
week how they respond. Second, a slightly scaled down
version which, if successful, would be followed by a
proposal to get the remainder of the original project
($110 million).
Now begins the real push to get the
proposal passed. This is when the District counts on
wearing down the public and counting on voter apathy
to bring this thing in. This obnoxious proposal is far
from dead. Gibson will be philosophical, the board
will be disappointed (after all their hard work?), and
the "yes" people will claim the sky will be falling on
Elmbrook.
Let's just try and figure out the best way
to address the issues without breaking the backs of
the taxpayers."
This is the way of referendums. Usually third time is a charm. I doubt very much that the next proposal will be much better than this one was, and in the meantime they will continue to let the buildings slide.
It would be a whole lot easier to influence change if we were organized better. Would you please contact me if you would like to be part of a group geared toward a more responsible approach to our schools? (Just click EMAIL KYLE at the top of this posting next to my photo.
Thanks for voting NO,
Kyle
