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In West Bend, record referendum getting support from business Chamber leaders say $119.3 million for schools is a wise investment
By MITCH MAERSCH - GM Today Staff
October 8, 2007
WEST BEND - It's not often the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce
jumps into the political arena, but the school district's $119.3
million referendum was too big an issue to pass up.
The chamber released a statement in August declaring its support and
referencing the community's pride in its schools' student achievement.
"It is important to make the investment necessary in order to maintain
that achievement level in the future while still remaining fiscally
conservative. We believe that this plan, while it comes with a price
tag of $119.3 million, will accomplish that goal," the statement said.
The chamber's board of directors voted 12-0 to support the referendum,
with board member Patricia Herdrich, superintendent of the West Bend
School District, abstaining, and two members absent. Herdrich said she
had no impact other than informing members about the referendum just
as she does in public information sessions.
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