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· A county could finance the match with a local bond in an mount that doesn't require <br /> raising taxes; <br /> <br /> Of course, in budget matters, the choice lies with the e0unty.'A county eouid choose <br />to raise taxes if necessary to pay the match and reap the benefits of up to 50 percent <br />savings on costs of funding community college construction. All of the choices are more <br />cost effective than counties being required to pay the normal 100 percent of facilities cost <br />as mandated by law. <br /> <br /> Why should counties support the bond issue and work for its passage? <br /> <br /> Economic growth and prosperity depends on a trained workforce. The community <br />college system is the key to that educated workforce as people move Out of traditional <br />farming, manufacturing and textile jobs and into a more high-tech environment. The <br />future of community colleges and counties are intertwined. If overcrowding continues <br />and facilities are allowed to deteriorate, growth and business development will suffer. <br /> <br /> If the bond issue fails, it is very possible that the community college system will <br />decide to approach counties for money to upgrade, repair, and build facilities. That would <br />be a far more costly situation for counties. ~' <br /> <br /> <br />