Multnomah Libertarians Against Measure 26-224 ($450,000,000 PCC bond)
We have filed a measure argument against Measure 26-224. Read the measure here . Opposition Argument, Measure 26-224 ($450,000,000 PCC bond) Although PCC provides valuable services, let's take a closer look at this proposal: This is a BAD bond. This vague proposal mostly funds small non-capital items and routine maintenance better addressed though the annual budgeting process. It makes no sense to tax ourselves on the credit card for 16 years in order to purchase office computers (what they call unspecified “classroom technology”) that will last only three. PCC has seen 23% declining enrollment and has no medium-term need for expanded facilities . Too often, education bonds turn into slush funds for crony contractors who turn our campuses into never-ending building projects. Backed by perpetual bond measures, many PCC facilities are overbuilt and under-used. At a time of rising inflation and interest rates, this bond won't go very far, yet it will raise the cost of living