Issue 6-Cuyahoga Community College replacement levy

[Thomas J. George]

Observers,

Another issue of importance that will appear on this November's ballot is the Cuyahoga County Community College replacement levy (Issue 6).

The League of Women voters guide states: "Cuyahoga Community College provides two years of college education and job training for 55,000 students annually at an affordable cost thereby supporting the local economy by training local people for the job market.

This replacement levy continues the 1.2 mill tax rate for Tri-C originally approved in 1996 but the actual tax dollar paid will increase because the 1.2 mills will be charged on the most recent assessed value of property being taxed.

The increase in taxes paid is $9.42 per year per $100,000 of home valuation as determined by the County Auditor's office."

Issue 6 helps working adults update their job skills, continues job placement and career planning, continues the transfer programs to four year colleges and prepares local residents for future jobs.