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    Columbus State Bond Issue Passes

    The longer-than-expected Ohio primary election finally came to a close on Tuesday, April 28, and results from the Franklin County Board of Elections show a bond issue from Columbus State Community College has passed.

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    CSCC proposed Issue 21, a $300 million bond issue that will fund the modernization of 200 classrooms and labs, upgraded technology and the creation of “state-of-the-art” education and training at the college.

    It is a one-time, 24-year, 0.065 mil bond equating to less than $2 per month for each $100,000 of property value for Franklin County homeowners. By law, the funds cannot be used for salaries or day-to-day operating costs for the college.

    59.6% of voters voted for the bond issue, with 40.4% voting against.

    “During this very difficult and unsettling time, we are very grateful to Franklin County voters for their generous vote of confidence in Columbus State and our role in a stronger future for Central Ohio,” said Dr. David Harrison, president of Columbus State Community College, in a statement. “Money generated by the bond issue will allow us to continue providing affordable education accessible to all who need it, better prepare our students for in-demand jobs, and create a stronger workforce for the future.”

    “The modernizing projects we will undertake will provide a timely spark to our local economy as we shape a brighter future in the long run,” he said.

    Collection of the bond issue will begin in 2021 and run through 2045.

    For more information, visit citizensforcolumbusstate.com and cscc.edu.

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