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Supervisors debate creation of regional aviation development fund to attract carriers to Central Wisconsin Airport
Summary
Board members discussed a proposed $500,000 regional aviation development fund (resolution 39-25) to help secure air service at Central Wisconsin Airport; questions centered on timing, funding source and risks of subsidizing carriers.
Marathon County supervisors debated a resolution to authorize funding for a regional aviation development fund for the Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) on June 19, with proponents arguing the fund is needed now to attract carriers and opponents urging caution given competing budget priorities and the risk of subsidizing airlines.
The draft plan discussed by committees called for a $500,000 fund, with Marathon and Portage counties together contributing $250,000 and the remaining $250,000 to be sought from…
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