Bond Measures for Education
Enrollment in our public colleges and universities is projected to grow between 30% and 50% during the next 15 years. Unless voters approve Proposition 153 and allow the state to sell $900 million in bonds so higher education can accommodate additional students, our public universities and colleges may be forced to turn away many prospective students or to increase class size significantly. Neither alternative is acceptable.
Proposition 153 will provide funding to help California Community Colleges, the University of California and California State University systems maintain quality, affordable educational opportunities for our young people. This is essential if California is to remain competitive with other states and other nations.
The ballot measure also provides immediate private sector employment opportunities. In fact, Proposition 153 will create 13,000 new jobs in California at a payroll of $450 million.
Proposition 153 will also bring immediate and long-term benefits to our community. If it passes, about $329,000 could become available to fund working drawings for a new IVC Learning Resources Center.
ANNA L. McFARLIN, President, Irvine Valley College
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