Western Technical College Asks for $80 Million Dollar Referendum - FOX 25/48 - WLAX/WEUX La Crosse & Eau Claire News

Voters in 11 counties will have their say on the 80 million dollar referendum for facilities improvement of Western Technical College this November. Jackson, Monroe, and La Crosse counties are just a few that will be making the big decision to raise property taxes. If passed the property tax impact on the owner of a $100,000 property will be $3.25 a month or $39 a year.

The 80 million dollars will go towards upgrading and improving the Coleman Center, Kumm Center, Integrated Technology Center, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Center. It will also help fund a new greenhouse and parking ramp.

President of Western Technical College said that he hopes the improvements will allow them to increase the student population to 5,000 students by the year 2020.

Dates and locations are listed below and all sessions are from 5:00-6:00 p.m. You are invited to attend the sessions near you and spread the word about these information sessions to family and friends.

Wednesday, August 29
Lunda Center, La Crosse

Tuesday, October 2
Tomah

Tuesday, October 9
Mauston

Wednesday, October 10
Independence

Thursday, October 11
Viroqua

Wednesday, October 24
Black River Falls

Thursday, October 25
Sparta Public Safety Training Center

Tuesday, October 30
Lunda Center, La Crosse