About Measure A
Measure A was approved by voters on March 5, 2002 for $150,000,000 to finance the following major projects.
- The construction of a permanent Ohlone College Newark Center on 81 acres in the city of Newark, CA. The approximate size of the new campus is 135,000 square feet.
--Project completed January 2008.
- The construction of a Student Services Center which is located on the main campus in Fremont. The approximate size of the new building is 45,000 square feet.
--Project completed June 2009.
- The remaining funds were designated to cover specific renovation and upgrade projects on the Fremont campus.
--The majority of these projects are completed.
About Measure G
Measure G was approved by voters on November 2, 2010 for $349,000,000. Following is the language from the voting ballot regarding Measure G.
"OHLONE COLLEGE JOB TRAINING/QUALITY EDUCATION LOCAL BOND
To improve and continue affordable college education, job training/workforce preparation by constructing/acquiring equipment/sites/facilities and making repairs/upgrades, including:
- Renovating classrooms/science laboratories,
- Acquiring up-to-date classroom technology,
- Upgrading for earthquake/fire safety, and
- Improving disabled access,
shall Ohlone Community College District issue $349,000,000 of bonds, at legal rates with all funds spent locally, independent citizens' oversight, annual audits, no money for administrators' salaries or Sacramento?"