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Public commenters press committee on costs, mayor mailing and oversight of Salem High project

Salem High School Building Committee · April 28, 2026
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Summary

Two public commenters at the April 27 meeting questioned project cost estimates and criticized a mayoral mailing to seniors, and a former parent raised problems with oversight of past renovations and demanded clearer accountability.

At the April 27 Salem High School Building Committee meeting, public commenters raised sharp questions about cost estimates, communication to seniors and construction oversight.

John K, who identified himself as a member of the Madison Common Council, criticized past spending on renovations and said he had seen large cost figures, including what he described as a $340 million renovation estimate and a $354 million figure cited in a study five…

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