A story that’s being repeated all across America.
I happen to know about this one because I’ve met and interviewed School Superintendent Bill Chilman several Times, see above and below.
Sounds like the Turbines are bringing in even more money than Bill told me a couple years ago.
“…none of the schools will raise taxes in their respective communities. Superintendent Chilman says in Beal City, that’s because of the taxes on Wind Farms built in the area.
“After the windmills, one mil that generated almost $75,000 is going to generate almost $260,000,” said Chilman. “So the taxable value in the district has risen.”
Beal City plans to use the funds to build 3 additional classrooms and extend their cafeteria. They also plan to expand the bathrooms to make them ADA compliant.
Outside of the classroom, the district also wants to build a new fieldhouse and remodel the school stage.
“We really want to get our district up to modern code and have some of the more modern things that a lot of schools and most public buildings have these days,” said Chilman.
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