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Chemeketa Community College pitches fall bond to Monmouth council, says rate will not increase
Summary
Chemeketa Community College representatives presented a fall bond measure to the Monmouth City Council, saying the levy would replace a sunsetting bond at the same rate (27¢ per $1,000) and seek local match to unlock an $8 million state bond.
Chemeketa Community College representatives outlined to the Monmouth City Council on Aug. 20 what a replacement bond on the November ballot would fund and why the college says it needs local backing. Dr. Jessica Howard said the measure is designed to replace a levy that is expiring and would “keep the rate the same,” at 27¢ per $1,000 of assessed value, while addressing building and program needs across the college’s 2,600-square-mile service district.
Howard said Chemeketa serves about 18,000 students annually and described career and technical education and a 100% nursing…
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