That’s why I’m proud to support Proposition 430, Pima Community College’s $250 million General Obligation Bond, which would make much-needed investments to improve the learning experience for students and expand opportunities for future generations of Southern Arizonans.
It’s been more than 30 years since PCC asked voters to approve this type of capital investment. In that time, PCC has faced funding challenges outside of its control, including the state’s decision to walk away from its responsibility to fund community colleges.
State funding for capital needs ended in 2009, followed by the elimination of state operating support in 2015. PCC estimates that these decisions have cost the college approximately $221 million in cumulative funding. Meanwhile, many of its facilities date back to the 1970s and are in need of significant repairs and modernization.
Despite these challenges, Pima…
