The Columbia Gorge Community College bond, Measure 33-111, addresses critical needs at the college, which serves both Hood River and Wasco Counties with campuses in Hood River and The Dalles, while maintaining the existing tax rate.

Passage of this measure would provide students and staff with safer, more modern facilities to develop high-demand workforce training skills that can be put to use right here in the Gorge.

The State is expected to provide $5.5 million in matching funds. The college will only receive those funds if the bond measure passes.

This measure is estimated to maintain tax rates.

Expands student opportunities with upgrades to classrooms and labs

upgrading safety measures, providing educational technology, promoting innovation, and supporting students’ workforce skills

Makes safety and security upgrades including adding cameras and automatic locking systems

that will allow the college to lock-down buildings in case of an active shooter or other imminent danger to students and staff

Preserves and Maintains our Assets

by providing Columbia Gorge Community College with the funds to make needed renovations and large-scale repairs, including increasing accessibility for people with disabilities, addressing safety hazards and upgrading building systems, making them more reliable and energy-efficient

Qualifies the college for $5.5 million dollars in state matching funds

This means nearly a 1/3 of bond projects will be funded through other sources than local taxpayers

If passed, the tax rate you pay today would stay the same

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