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Dallas City Council endorses Columbia Gorge Community College bond measure
Summary
Council read and approved a city‑council resolution supporting Columbia Gorge Community College bond measure 33‑111, which asks voters to authorize $13 million in general obligation bonds with an estimated $5.5 million in state matching funds and no increase in the current tax rate.
The Dallas City Council unanimously adopted a council resolution expressing support for Columbia Gorge Community College bond measure 33‑111.
Councilor Long read the proposed resolution into the record, saying the council "recognizes the importance of Columbia Gorge Community College" and that passage of bond measure 33‑111 would issue $13,000,000 in general obligation bonds while maintaining the current bond tax rate of 27¢ per $1,000 of assessed value. The resolution states that approval of the bond would secure approximately $5,500,000 in state matching funds and fund facility improvements at the Dallas and Hood River campuses, including safety and security upgrades, building‑system replacements, accessibility work and modernization of classrooms and labs.
Councilor Richardson moved to adopt Dallas City Council resolution 24‑028 and Councilor Randall seconded; the council voted unanimously to approve the resolution. Councilors stated they have historically supported the college and described the measure as an investment in education and workforce training for North Wasco and Hood River counties.
The resolution is a city‑council endorsement (staff noted it is a council action, not a staff position) intended to encourage eligible voters in the district to consider the merits of the bond on the ballot.
