Voters Have Spoken

November 07, 2018 - 11:19 AM

Dear Mounties,

This morning, we got a strong message from our local voters. They believe in the power of education. They believe in our students. And they believe in Mt. San Antonio College’s role in helping students succeed. Voters passed Measure GO by 60.82%, casting 78,943 votes in favor of the educational bond. We only needed 55% to pass the measure. Public support for Mt. SAC’s work and future plans is thanks to our students, employees and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to support our college. I thank each of you for your role in making Mt. SAC the dynamic place of learning it is today and for countless years to come.  

As Mounties, we know that Mt. SAC serves a critical role in our community. We provide high quality, affordable college education and job training to local students. Our value is unsurpassable. More students and families need Mt. SAC because the College offers an affordable alternative to the growing cost of four-year university systems. We also take pride in helping high school students get a jumpstart on earning college credit by taking college courses. And we know college security must be updated to keep students safe. The passage of Measure GO means our local voters understand the vital role we play in training, educating and enriching our community. It allows us to tackle these important needs, further Mt. SAC’s academic mission, and help students succeed.

Measure GO is a $750 million education bond, which would cost approximately 2.5 cents per $100 of assessed – not market – property value. We’ll be forming a Citizens’ Oversight Committee to ensure every single bond expenditure is spent appropriately. You can learn more about Measure GO, including the important projects it funds, by visiting our informational website at www.mtsac.edu/measurego.

In another important vote, our closest neighbors in District 2 decided their chosen representative for the Mt. San Antonio College Board of Trustees. They overwhelmingly casted their vote for Gary Chow, our Interim Trustee, a longtime community advocate and supporter of education. Please join me in congratulating Trustee Chow.

Sincerely,

Bill

William T. Scroggins
President and CEO
Mt. San Antonio College