The Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees voted to place an $830 million bond on the November ballot to fund infrastructure upgrades and student programs. The bond would not increase property tax rates.
Key facts: - The bond addresses a $1.75 billion maintenance backlog including roof repairs and seismic upgrades. - Taxpayers currently pay $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, and the rate would remain the same.
- State funding for capital needs has been reduced, forcing the district to consider diverting operating funds. - Trustees acknowledged voter hesitation but cited community support for the college.