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Council members pledge to explore options after Taft campus closure; repairs estimated at $12–15 million
Summary
Council members said the Taft campus needs approximately $12–15 million in repairs and pledged to explore preservation options with regional partners; outreach is at an early stage and no commitments were made.
Council Member Terry Schuster and Mayor Ken Williams discussed recent news that the Taft campus will close and emphasized the site's historical importance to the community. Mayor Ken Williams said he has spoken with the campus outreach director and described the buildings as needing major infrastructure repairs, estimating roughly "$12 to $15 million" for renovations.
Schuster said the campus is "a part of the city's identity" and indicated the city and nearby communities are beginning to explore preservation and stabilization options. No funding commitments or formal preservation plans were approved at the Sept. 24 meeting; council members said outreach and coordination with regional partners will continue.
