Fort McCoy leaders assist in housing planning during local economic development committee housing meeting

Fort McCoy leaders and team members took time out March 25 to participate in the Monroe County Economic Development Housing Meeting in Sparta, Wis., to support the planning and discussion for addressing housing in the county.

Participating from Fort McCoy were Fort McCoy Deputy Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Mike Corkum, Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Director Liane Haun, Fort McCoy Housing Chief Zach Hynes, and other installation members.

According to the Monroe County Economic Develop Committee who spearheaded the event, topics addressed were:

— Current housing situation in Monroe County;

— Reviewing where the greatest need for housing is;

— Defining “affordable” housing;

— Looking at what other counties are doing to address a lack of housing;

— Funding opportunities for housing the committee might be missing;

— How can all the varying agencies collaborate to address housing issues in Monroe County;

   ...more