Projects looming; good luck to county
Blair County wants to build a new jail for $100 million to $120 million, although no numbers have been discussed yet. Hollidaysburg Area School District wants new schools for $160 million, although the Altoona Mirror article Oct. 29 said the debt could actually be $260 million.
Blair County starts the 2025 budget discussions $9 million in the hole. This “scares” Commissioner Amy Webster.
Lastly, I’m sure the pension is still another $20 million in the hole.
Good Luck Blair County. … Anybody paying attention? Seems like more people were concerned about cutting down a few trees on Chimney Rocks.
John Hite
Hollidaysburg