The Daily Journal is reporting
Measure G, the $34 annual parcel tax for the San Mateo County Community College District, passed by a narrow margin, according to last scheduled update to election results posted last night.
The measure ended Election Night earlier this month with just more than 66.9 percent — giving it passage, but just barely. The measure must pass with two-thirds voting yes. As of last night, the approval rating increased to 67.1 percent, or 81,838 votes.
Passage will mean millions in revenue to the district, restoring funds slated for the chopping block next year. The four-year tax could generate about $6 million annually for the district, according to estimates by District CFO Kathy Blackwood.
I haven't been up to Canada or Skyline's campuses lately, but I have been to CSM's campus and it is undergoing a lot of improvements. I have heard that it is being prepped to become a Cal State-level institution. One wonders how that affects future capital expenditures?
The short term bond was to inject needed funds into the programs of the colleges. The buildings are beautiful, but there are not enough funds to keep the classes open.
Under the current CA budget, the community colleges had significant cutbacks in course offerings. This is on top of the hits to the CSU and UC systems which have pushed students back into the community college system. Without these new funds, the local community would have a large number of students waiting in line just to get courses in order to move on with their careers.
Posted by: KRN | June 23, 2010 at 12:18 PM