Weatherford Democrat

Local News

The Democrat welcomes comments. Inappropriate language or comments outside our standards will be removed. No guest or anonymous comments allowed.

comments powered by Disqus
June 11, 2008

Board sends plan to voters

Phil Riddle

editor@weatherforddemocrat.com

After falling short in last year's bond election, Weatherford College trustees have regrouped and cut back on the amount sought and are going to try again.

A unanimous vote by the college board Wednesday places the $96.25 million package in the hands of voters again this year.

The $125 million original proposal lost in November 2007 by fewer than 500 votes. Since then, trustees have made refinements in last year's plan and reduced the price about 10 percent, based on current prices.

According to WC President Joe Birmingham, the cost to the average homeowner in the county will be comparable to the 2007 plan.

"The impact on the average homeowner should be very similar to the proposal last year."

With the average cost of $113,000 for a home in Parker County, trustees figure at a rate of slightly above three cents per $100 valuation, the bond package will cost about $2.50 per month.

"We think that's a manageable amount," Birmingham said.

Board President Lin Bearden said with the panel's frugal spending history, taxpayers should feel confident in the new plan.

"In effect, f this bond is approved this will take us back to the 2001 tax rate," Bearden said. "We have been very judicious in spending. I'm confident the people of Parker County will decide this is the best investment they can make." Bearden said.

Birmingham said revised plan focuses on three primary points: Renovation and construction to facilities on a 40-year-old campus with aging infrastructure, ensuring sufficient space for current staff, faculty and students, and the expansion of programs.

"In our allied health program, just last year, we turned away 339 qualified students because we had no space to take them," Birmingham said. "This project has multiple purposes."

The bond proposal will be on the Nov. 4 ballot.















Text Only
Local News
Must Read
Top News

House Ads
AP Video
Okla. City Mayor: Up to 13K Homes Hit by Tornado Raw: Aftermath of Deadly Attack in London Paperless Scanner, Vision of the Future Florida FBI Shooting Has Boston Bombing Links Garcetti Elected Los Angeles Mayor Over Greuel Raw: New Video of Deadly Oklahoma Tornado IRS Official Pleads 5th Amendment Lawyer: Feds Investigating Susan Powell Case Former Rep. Weiner Running for New York Mayor Jodi Arias: Death Penalty Would Cause More Pain Police Ram House to End Hostage Standoff Families Begin Returning to Their Homes in Moore Raw: Aerial View of Moore Tornado Damage Looking for Love? Take the Prague Metro First Person: Baby Falcons on a New York Bridge Crews Race to Find Survivors of Okla. Twister Oklahoma: Images of Devastation, Reunion Raw: Students Clash With Police in Chile Protests Outside Cincinnati IRS Office New Xbox One Entertainment Console Unveiled
Community Calendar
Loading…
Events by eviesays.com
Poll

If you are a registered voter in the Weatherford ISD, and either have voted or plan to vote Saturday, are voting for or against the proposed $107.32 million bond?

For
Against
Undecided
I am a registered voter in the district, but not voting
Don't care
     View Results