No doubt you know someone who attended Mount Hood Community College (MHCC). It’s not located in Centennial, but it serves our neighborhood — and so many others!
In April, the Centennial Community Association passed a resolution endorsing the Mt. Hood Community College Bond Measure. We support this long overdue investment in our community.
Established in 1966, Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) serves 18,000 students across 3 campuses stretching from Government Camp to East Portland and everything in between—Sandy, Corbett, Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village and Troutdale.
The MHCC Board of Education seeks voter approval of a $136.445 million general obligation bond to address critical capital needs, expand career training opportunities, and improve campus infrastructure.
MHCC has identified key priorities to improve educational facilities, expand career training, and enhance campus safety:
– Expanding Career Education Facilities & Meeting Workforce Demand
– Improving Community Access
– Enhancing Campus Safety and Security
– Repairing and Upgrading Aging Facilities
If the measure passes, the MHCC Board of Education will oversee the bond’s implementation to ensure all funds are used for voter-approved projects. An independent oversight committee will provide additional accountability and transparency.
By law, bond funds can only be spent on capital improvements outlined in the measure. Funds cannot be used for faculty salaries or operational expenses.
The estimated levy rate for this bond is $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Still curious? Alllll the info is HERE.