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Vernon Today
By the People, for the People
Vernon Board Votes to Oppose Proposed Big Bend Sports Complex
Village leaders say ultimate decision lies with Big Bend officials, limiting their authority to block the project.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Village of Vernon board has voted to formally oppose a proposed 150-acre sports complex in the neighboring town of Big Bend. While the board acknowledged they have limited authority to prevent the project, they issued a resolution Thursday expressing their objections to the development, which has faced significant public opposition.
Why it matters
The proposed Breck Athletic Complex would have a substantial estimated economic impact of $170 million on the village of Big Bend, but nearby residents in both Big Bend and Vernon have raised concerns about potential issues like noise, light pollution, and traffic congestion that the large-scale sports facility could bring.
The details
The Big Bend Plan Commission previously voted to table its decision on the sports complex in January following public outcry. On Thursday, the commission met again but the sports complex was not on the agenda and was not discussed. Despite their limited authority, the Vernon board voted to officially oppose the project after hearing from Waukesha County Supervisor Deb Schroeder, who represents both Vernon and Big Bend, urging them to continue pressing their objections.
- On January 29, the Big Bend Plan Commission voted to table its decision on the sports complex following significant public outcry.
- On Thursday, the Big Bend Plan Commission met again, but the sports complex was not listed on the agenda and was not discussed.
The players
Village of Vernon
The local government of Vernon, Wisconsin, which voted to formally oppose the proposed sports complex in neighboring Big Bend.
Big Bend Plan Commission
The planning commission for the village of Big Bend, which previously tabled its decision on the sports complex project after public opposition and met again on Thursday without discussing the proposal.
Deb Schroeder
A Waukesha County Supervisor who represents both Vernon and Big Bend, and urged the Vernon board to continue pressing their objections to the sports complex project.
What they’re saying
“I don't know what you guys can do as a village to prevent this, but I feel strongly that you guys are passionate, and you should keep pressing forward with your objections.”
— Deb Schroeder, Waukesha County Supervisor (FOX6 News)
What’s next
The Big Bend Plan Commission will likely revisit the proposed sports complex project at a future meeting, though no specific date has been set.
The takeaway
This dispute highlights the tensions that can arise when a large-scale development project is proposed near the borders of multiple municipalities. While Vernon has limited authority to block the project, their formal opposition signals the concerns of nearby residents about the potential impacts of the sports complex on their community.
