Our Jobs. Our Workforce. Our Communities.
Coconino Community College (CCC) serves over 5,000 students each year throughout Coconino County across campuses and sites in Flagstaff, Page, Williams, and beyond. CCC generates $236 million in total benefit to society, with the vast majority of that impact being felt in Coconino County. This sum is attributed to the added income from students’ increased lifetime earnings and increased business output which raises economic prosperity in Coconino County for everyone.
This bond will grow that impact and ensure our region stays competitive and resilient to potential national economic problems. Why? Proposition 490 gives Coconino County residents the opportunity to pursue the skills necessary to thrive in a changing economy and ensures our local businesses have access to the talent they need to grow.
Key Dates
10/8 - Ballots Mailed
10/28 - Recommended Deadline to Return Ballots in the Mail
10/31 - Last Day to Vote Early in Person
11/4 Election Day
Voting or Voter Registration Questions? Visit www.coconino.az.gov/elections
Why People Are Voting Yes
Liz Archuleta, Former Coconino County Supervisor, Dist 2
“My family have been residents in Flagstaff for four generations and I have seen the positive impact Coconino Community College has had on our entire County. Prop 490 is an investment in our community and in providing pathways and brighter futures for our youth and families."
Jon Hansen, President, Loven Contracting
“As someone who hires local workers and contractors, I can tell you – having a trained local workforce matters. Prop 490 is about opportunity, responsibility and community. It builds futures. I urge you to vote yes.”
Don Howard, Retired Fire District Chief
“Today's community colleges offer so much more than back then. Today (CCC) has a multitude of healthcare offerings, nursing, fire science and law enforcement programs, welding, construction design and management and so much more. I support Prop 490 for our community's future.”
John W. Moore, Former
Mayor of Williams
“If you know me, you know I don't make endorsements lightly. As Mayor, one of my biggest priorities was supporting our local students. This bond is the best opportunity we've had in years to help our students learn the skills they need for in-demand, high wage jobs so they can make a good living right here in northern Arizona.”
Eric Wolverton, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona
“In our partnership with CCC, students build Starter Homes in a panelized system as part of their educational curriculum. Together, we are building workforce housing while educating our future trades workforce. Passing Prop 490 will expand this successful program.”
Coconino County Treasurer
Sarah Benatar
“Coconino Community College’s proposed Fourth Street campus will provide hands-on training for careers in high-demand fields like plumbing, electrical, HVAC, building science, and advanced manufacturing—careers that keep our region running and offer good-paying job opportunities.”
Other Supporters
Ammon Barker
Coconino County Attorney
Jim Driscoll
Former Coconino County Sheriff
Patrice Horstman
Chair, District 1 of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors
Susan G. Garretson
Retired
Beth Otterstein
Public Health Nurse, Retired
Patrick Hurley
District Governing Board Vice Chair/Secretary
John Moore
Former Mayor of Williams
Anthony C. Williams
Community Member
Bret Axlund
Coconino County Sheriff
Matt Ryan
Former Coconino County Supervisor
Elizabeth Archuleta
Former Coconino County Supervisor District 2
Jon Hansen, P.E.
President of Loven Contracting
Patty Hansen
Coconino County Recorder, Retired
Eric Eikenberry
District Governing Board Trustee
Nathaniel White
District Governing Board Trustee
Steve Peru
Community Member
Eric Wolverton
Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity
Sean Patrick Connolly
Flagstaff Police Chief
Sarah Benatar
Coconino County Treasurer
Don Howard
Summit Fire Chief, Retired
Clara Pratte
Strongbow Strategies
Patricia Garcia
District Governing Board Trustee
Joseph Smith
Chair, District Governing Board
Susan Brown
Community Member
What Does Prop 490 Do?
Fourth Street Campus
The proposed reconstruction of the Fourth Street campus in Flagstaff will provide hands-on training for careers in high-wage, high-skill fields like plumbing, electrical, law enforcement, fire, EMS/EMT, HVAC, building science, and advanced manufacturing.
Career Opportunities
Career and technical educational opportunities will expand to high school students in Williams and affordable student housing will be built in Page, offering life-changing opportunities to more rural and tribal communities
Community Engagement
More opportunities for affordable, quality education after high school across the region - creating a much stronger local talent pipeline that will give businesses the workers they need and result in students and families remaining here
Lonetree Campus
The proposed bond would enable CCC to develop a state-of-the-art healthcare campus in Flagstaff, increasing student capacity in its nursing program and introducing new career pathways in fields such as respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, and surgical technology. These additions aim to align CCC’s offerings with regional healthcare workforce needs.
What Will it Cost Me?
This investment in future opportunities and the creation of more local jobs and opportunities now will only cost the average homeowner $7 a month in Flagstaff and at least half that in all other parts of the County.