This measure provides the Los Angeles Community College District
with over $1.2 billion in general obligation bonds and is geared
toward helping improve the quality of the district’s schools.
By selling these bonds, the district can raise funds to construct,
repair, or equip its facilities, including libraries and
classrooms.
The measure also provides funds for campus safety services and
computer technology. The proposition would establish a
citizens’ oversight committee to keep track of these
expenditures and report them to the public.
Having schools that are safe, large enough to accommodate
students and up-to-date with technology are necessary to providing
the best education possible. Providing over $1.2 billion for
community colleges alone shows the government’s concern for
students attending these schools. It’s the responsibility of
the city to make sure all schools and colleges are adequate
learning facilities.
This proposition is also important for the UCLA community,
especially if the dual-admissions program is implemented in
California. According to this proposal, the top 12.5 percent of
students in each high school will be admitted to the University of
California as long as they attend a community college and
satisfactorily finish basic requirements. This could mean a greater
number of university-bound students will attend community
college.
Voting Yes on Proposition A ensures that community colleges in
Los Angeles are better equipped to help students prepare for a
career or go on to a university.