Taxation Without Representation

I'd like to make everyone aware of a situation that could potentially effect Wisconsin citizens throughout the state. As you know, there are dozens and dozens of technical and vo-tech types of schools throughout the state. This one in particular, Chippewa Valley Technical College, has in the works a $50 Million referendum plan to expand their original charter to include courses that mirror the 26 UW System State and Community colleges. When instituted, someone could simply go to the technical college and then right into the UW System their 3rd year. The school will also function as both a community college and a vocational school. The problem lyes in that the Technical schools are for the mostpart funded by the counties in which they exist. Because their tuition is considerably less the local taxpayers will be asked to cover the cost in the difference in tuition as well as the cost of building expansion. This is occuring on top of a District Board that is unelected therefore, unaccountable, and where taxes have increase $20 Million over the last 4 years alone. Now they have plans for a $50 Million dollar referendum to expand their original charter. The only thing they need is a nod from the UW system.

If the CVTC is determined to become a community college, then it should use Wisconsin's general fund revenues like the State's other community colleges do. I am curious if anyone is aware of other Technical colleges who also may be planning this type of expansion that could sock it to the county residents?

See:
Another Assault On Area Property Taxpayers

$50 MILLION CVTC Referendum On Horizon

Chris @ OnTheBorderLine