Wasco Depot events draw record turnout; WSEC seeks HB 5202 funds for upgrades
Summary
Council heard that Trunk‑or‑Treat and Haunted Hallway attendance set records; WSEC manager Jessica Wheeler asked whether HB 5202 community development funds could pay for auditorium lighting and sound upgrades and flagged winterization needs.
Jessica Wheeler reported strong turnout at recent trunk‑or‑treat and Haunted Hallway events, crediting Sherman Kids Zone and Councilmember Robert Anglin for support.
Wheeler asked whether HB 5202 community development funds could be used to pay for lighting and sound upgrades in the WSEC auditorium and said proposals may be submitted; she also noted curtains are needed for the sound paneling and that winterization work should begin. Mayor Beth McCurdy told council members proposals for upgrades can be pursued and discussed funding options.
The council also set a date for the depot tree lighting: the Sunday after Thanksgiving with festivities beginning at 5:00 PM and Santa arriving at 5:30 PM.
The discussion places WSEC capital and operational improvements into a short‑term planning window, with staff instructed to prepare proposals and explore eligible funding sources including HB 5202.
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