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San Francisco County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
Proposition A
Community College District General Obligation Bonds
City and County of San Francisco
55% Majority

Pass: 134,999 / 63.88% Yes votes ...... 76,320 / 36.12% No votes

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Shall San Francisco Community College District (City College) increase opportunities and improve conditions at its campuses throughout San Francisco by issuing $246,300,000 in Phase II bonds at legal interest rates to pay for capital improvements including increasing student access to advanced computer technology and bio/stem cell technology, renovating classrooms, building new facilities for upper division classes, neighborhood classes and the performing arts, with annual audits, citizens' oversight and no spending for college administrators' salaries?

Summary Prepared by the Ballot Simplification Committee:
THE WAY IT IS NOW: City College of San Francisco has nine campuses in the City. The Governing Board of the Community College District has determined that City College needs to improve existing facilities, construct new facilities, and purchase equipment to expand educational opportunities for the students.

THE PROPOSAL: Proposition A is an ordinance that would allow the Community College District to borrow $246,300,000 by issuing general obligation bonds. The District would use the money to:

  • Construct and equip new facilities or buildings for performing arts, bio/stem cell technology, student services and programs offered jointly with San Francisco State University;

  • Complete construction projects at Mission, Chinatown and John Adams campuses;

  • Expand intercampus communication systems;

  • Improve energy conservation;

  • Support training programs in engineering, design/graphics, computer and bio/stem cell technology;

  • Support educational programs in music, theatre arts, film, teacher education, health care and child development;

  • Improve disability access, seismic safety, and child care facilities; and

  • Consolidate student services, such as admissions, registration, financial aid, counseling and career planning, in one location.

No bond money would be used for teacher or administrator salaries or any other school operating expenses.

The principal and interest on general obligation bonds are paid with property tax revenues. Proposition A would require an increase in property taxes to pay for the bonds.

Meaning of Voting Yes/No
A YES vote on this measure means:
If you vote "yes," you want the San Francisco Community College District to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $246,300,000 to improve existing facilities, construct new facilities, and purchase equipment to expand educational opportunities for the students.

A NO vote on this measure means:
If you vote "no," you do not want the San Francisco Community College District to issue general obligation bonds for these purposes.

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