Measure P to upgrade SBCC’s facilities is on the ballot. It appears among many other propositions, but I hope that voters realize its significance. As a longtime resident, I believe that Measure P must pass.
For background, District voters approved Measure V in 2008, which authorized $77,242,012 in bonds, while the 2014 bond Measure, which attempted to address the same facilities issues, was a very close vote but nevertheless was defeated. Now, here we are 10 years later with an array of additional needs to replace outdated facilities.
My professional practice as an educational consultant has taken me to college campuses throughout California, and I’ve seen how SBCC facilities compare with other campuses where bond measures, complemented by access to state matching funds have enhanced the campus resources. As one example, in all my travels to other community colleges I never saw portables used as classrooms.