Dad Of 2 Supports D86 Referendum: Letter

HINSDALE, IL - Hinsdale resident Seth Wotherspoon wrote the following letter in support of the upcoming District 86 referendum.

I'm writing to express my support on the D86 referendum for improvements to Hinsdale South and Central High Schools. I'm a father of two kids (8 and 2) and I moved to this town BECAUSE of the schools. It's been 57 years since this district passed a referendum. These schools have 50 year old boilers, classrooms are falling behind and the security systems are totally inadequate. Also, programs like wrestling, football, cheer, and the National Honor Society have all sustained cuts. Growing up my high school experience was the best time of my life and now my kids are staring at their future and it looks pretty bleak. But so am I. I've tried to look at the other side and envision myself as an older man. In 25 years when my kids have started their own families what would I do if this vote came up and I lived in the district? I'd look hard at the facts. The fact is our tax rates are still significantly lower than some of our states best school districts (Northfield, Lake Park, Lyons Township). The fact is my property value will decline if I don't vote yes. Would it be worth me paying an additional $52 a month to preserve my property value by $75,000-$100,000 for when I go to sell it in 5 years? That's just smart investing. It's investing not only in my financial future but it's also investing in the next generations' future.

Seth Wotherspoon, Hinsdale