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| Measure V Bond Oversight Commitee | |
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Santa Barbara City College is seeking applicants for the Bond Oversight Commitee for Measure V. The Committee shall consist of a minimum of seven (7) members appointed by the SBCC District Board of Trustees from a list of candidates submitting written applications, and based on criteria established by Proposition 39. Read More |
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| Measure V is for Victory in Daily Sound newspaper | |
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| Election night results round-up by SB Independent | |
| Report by Santa Barbara Independent on Measure V and the other election results is here. | |
| KCSB radio news interviews John Romo about Measure V | |
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KCSB radio news previewed the election and interviewed John Romo about Measure V. Hear the audio via this link here. |
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| Santa Barbara Independent endorses Measure V | |
| May 22, 2008 Measure V would generate $77 million in local revenues for Santa Barbara City College, perhaps the South Coast’s most vital educational institution. In exchange, the State of California has pledged to match that amount with $92 million out of its own coffers. The money will be spent largely on much-needed repairs and maintenance for existing SBCC classrooms and buildings. Measure V will increase South Coast property taxes by only $8.50 per $100,000 of assessed real estate value. Read More | |
| Daily Nexus "strongly endorses" Measure V | |
| May 27, 2008 Measure V would generate $77.2 million for Santa Barbara City College, in addition to possibly snagging the school another $92 million in state matching funds. The measure would be used to revamp deteriorating buildings and update obsolete computers and lab equipment, among other necessary improvements. Read More | |
| Measure V featured on Community TV show | |
| The local community-access TV show Off-Leash Public Affairs featured Measure V in the episode that replayed during mid May on Cox cable TV-17. Entitled "Yes on Measure V for SBCC", see the video and read their description at their website for the show. Read More | |
| KCLU radio: College District asks voters for help | |
| May 30, 2008 A South Coast community college district is asking for help in restoring, and renovating a number of its buildings, as well as building a new media center. KCLU looks at "Measure V" a 77-million dollar bond proposal Santa Barbara Community College District residents will decide June 3rd. Audio link to the full story here by KCLU News Director Lance Orozco, or listen to the spot here. Read More | |
| A Message from Santa Barbara County Taxpayers About Measure V | |
| April 28, 2008 For over 50 years the Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association (SBCTA) has been dedicated to protecting all taxpayers from unnecessary tax increases. However, we must recognize when a tax is reasonable and the only mechanism to pay for an essential community need. Read More | |
| Fighting to the finish - College president backs local bond | |
| February 11, 2008 - Pacific Coast Business Times John Romo will not go gentle into that good night. After 29 years at Santa Barbara City College, and the last six as president, Romo plans to retire in June. But not until he leads the charge for a $77.2 million college bond to shore up the Mesa Campus. The bond will appear on the June 3 college district ballot with a smaller vote-precentage hurdle to overcome than the last such measure. Read More | |
| SB CAN endorses: Measure V | |
| April 24, 2008 SANTA BARBARA-- Today, Santa Barbara County Action Network (SB CAN) announced its endorsement of Measure V. This 77.2 million dollar Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) improvement measure will be on the June 3 election ballot in the Santa Barbara City College District which spans the area from Carpinteria to Gaviota. Measure V is a wise investment, and will qualify SBCC for over $92 million in State matching funds, making local tax dollars go twice as far. Read More | |
| Measure V Backers Turn Out for SBCC | |
| April 29, 2008 By Noozhawk Staff - Measure V, Santa Barbara City College's $77.2 million campus maintenance/renovation bond issue on the June 3 ballot, is drawing widespread community support from a remarkably diverse set of backers. Read More | |
