Cuyahoga Community College seeks Resident Support for Issue 4

Every five years, Cuyahoga Community College must go to County residents to get a vote of approval for continued funding. On November 3, the College will ask County residents to support a property tax that will enable the College to continue meeting its mission. 

When a levy expires the College needs to secure continued approval from the County voters to renew and/or replace the monies in order to keep the College tuition affordable, provide quality programs, and remain financially stable. The November 2009 ballot request is Issue 4, a replacement of the current $1.6 million and an increase of $0.3 million for a ten year period.

This levy, if approved, will ensure that student tuition remains affordable, student services are enhanced, high quality university transfer programs continue, education and training programs are updated, job skills training is upgraded, and the College continues to improve training for good jobs. As an economic engine to job creation, incumbent worker training and our region's economic development, Issue 4 is of the utmost importance to our community.

Cuyahoga County voters have a long history of supporting the college; the past few levies have resulted in convincing votes of confidence. “Friends of Cuyahoga Community College,” the group leading this year’s levy passage campaign, hopes residents will continue to recognize Tri-C as the place “Where Futures Begin.”

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Volume 1, Issue 3, Posted 11:58 AM, 10.22.2009