While the County Board has no jurisdiction over the West Bend School Board, I am a West Bend taxpayer. I thought Owen Robinson's analysis of the school board's proposed $50 million referendum to increase taxes was spot on, especially when contrasted with the County's decision to borrow $10 million without raising the tax levy. To add to that contrast, Washington County's total debt before borrowing $10 million was only $8 million, compared to the $130 million in debt the West Bend School Board currently has.
Here is Owen's article: https://www.bootsandsabers.com/2018/08/21/west-bend-referendum-fight-is-not-over/
The key takeaway is summed up by Owen best:
"It has been proven time and time again that once the basic safety and space needs for school buildings are met, spending more on buildings does not result in better education."
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