Gillette College passes in committee

 

SHERIDAN — State legislation allowing for the creation of a community college district in Campbell County passed in the House Education Committee on Wednesday with little fanfare.

The approval by the committee means Senate File 83 will move forward to be heard by the entire House. Once it clears the Legislature and is signed by Gov. Mark Gordon, the voters of Campbell County will decide whether they support increasing their taxes to fund the new community college district.

In the past, Campbell County residents have not supported such an action, but supporters of the effort this round believe the community will rally around the need for local control.

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