Mt. San Antonio College sent out a three fold flyer entitled "Planning for the Future!" and goes on by stating that the community college needs "your" help.

The flyer went on to explain that various buildings need upgrades, no longer up to code and must be replaced.  Also, it provided a website for those to check it out for further information:

Improve Mt. SAC

In realizing that I need to put on my "thinking" cap as to what is behind this flyer and my instincts told me possible "bond measure".

Sure enough, the website states as follows for potential solution:

One potential solution is to extend the life of Mt. SAC's 2001 bond measure--with no increase in the tax rate--to enable the completion of essential repairs and upgrades to ensure that people in our community have access to an excellent education.

The voters approved $220 Million Bond measure way back in 2001.  Now how is the college asking to "extend the life" of a bond with NO INCREASE IN THE TAX RATE?  I have never heard of this concept.  Unless, I am missing something here and I hope someone can explain this for everyone.

The website goes on to say that the college is considering putting this proposal on the November 2008 ballot.

I welcome all Board of Trustees and Mt. SAC President Dr. John Nixon to clarify the concerns outlined above, because in the final analysis it is the "property owners" within the Mt. SAC Community College District that have to pay the bill, whether it is approved by the voters.

We must ask questions with seriousness on the costs and benefits of this proposal by Mt. SAC.