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Solano Community College bond proposition, Measure Q (November 2012)
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Measure Q authorizes the community college district to borrow $348 million.
The Solano Community College has three main campuses. They are in Fairfield, Vacaville and Vallejo.
Voters in the district approved a $124 million bond proposition in 2002.[1]
A 55% supermajority vote was required for approval.
Election results
| Measure E | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County: | Yes | No | ||
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Solano County | 88,083 | 63.52% | 50,593 | 36.48% |
| Yolo County | 1,551 | 61.7% | 962 | 38.3% |
| Totals: | 89,634 | 63.49% | 51,555 | 36.51% |
- Final official results from the Solano County elections office and the Yolo County elections office.
Support
- Jowel Laguerre is the superintendent/president of the college. Laguerre said, "This measure will help ensure that the college can continue to provide high-quality, affordable college options for students, active military and local veterans."[1]
- Carol Larson is the owner of Georgia House Graphics. Larson said, "In these challenging economic times, a community college is more important than ever, and it is crucial that the college is up-to-date and well-equipped to help students have the resources necessary for the high-skilled opportunities in today's job market."[1]
Opposition
- Richard Giddens is a resident of Suisun City and a retired Air Force master sergeant. He said that the college district is part of "bloated government" and is not delivering good value to taxpayers in the district.[1]
Ballot question
The question on the ballot:
| Measure Q: "To prepare Solano / Yolo County students / veterans for universities / jobs by: Expanding student, military, disabled veteran access to affordable education; Meeting earthquake / fire safety codes; upgrading employer job placement facilities; Upgrading engineering, welding, nursing / firefighter training centers; Acquiring, constructing /repairing facilities, sites / equipment, shall Solano Community College District issue $348,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, with citizens’ oversight, annual audits / no money for pensions / administrators’ salaries?" |
Path to the ballot
The governing board of the Solano Community College District voted 7-1 in early August 2012 to refer the measure to the November 6, 2012 ballot. Trustee Catherine Ritch was the dissenting vote.[1]
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