Are election shenanigans, including outright admitted lies, lawful protected free speech? Are there any voter protections available?

These remain unanswered questions as SBCC District voters, which include you, are about to cast ballots on Measure P: SBCC’s bond request to increase indebtedness $451,555,000 until 2060.  

We know Measure P will increase the cost of local housing. The added tax to the median City house: $14,222* as per Trustee Marsha Croninger. *This number was calculated  on a bond debt calculator by entering assessed value of a specific property. In this case median residential price input.

We know P2024 will raise taxes. Economist and Adjunct Instructor Lanny Ebenstein admitted his errors during the Great Debate on Measure P moderated by Newsmaker Jerry Roberts. Passage of Measure P will also raise tax rates!   

What your college trustee majority, President Erika Endrijonas, and paid campaign operatives are doing is lying to every voter including you. 

Is that right? Is lying fair? Is lying protected speech on a ballot measure?  The $500,000 campaign budget being spent by those who benefit has inundated us with admitted lies.

District residents and students expect and deserve honesty and fairness. Let’s create a campus master plan that’s reflective of your needs and wish lists. 

Your no vote on Measure P will discipline officials. Visit NoP4SBCC.com. Let’s pause. Now is not the time.