College officials say the new money will pay for a new health center, better job placement operations, and upgraded information technology and advanced manufacturing programs.
“The Dayton region is changing rapidly, in advanced in manufacturing, health care and IT. We are working to make changes to adjust and align with the needs of the local economy,” said Sinclair president Steven Johnson.
The new levy would run for eight years. In 2017 or 2018, the college will renew its 2008 levy, and after that the college will have a levy on the ballot every five years.
College officials say, per state law, the funds will only be used at its Montgomery County campus.
“This levy is about keeping our foot on the accelerator as a region and as a local economy,” said Rob Connelly, chair of Sinclair’s Board of Trustees, in an email to this newspaper. “Sinclair is a vital resource and driver for our region and has grown along with this community for the last 128 years. This levy will allow us to continue to move forward and deliver outstanding quality.”
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