By Coconino Community College
For the first time in 25 years, Coconino Community College will be presenting voters a general obligation property tax bond question.
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 21, the Coconino County Community College District Governing Board voted to move forward with placing a $100M general obligation bond question on the November 4, 2025 ballot. If approved by voters, the bond would fund a countywide transformation of CCC’s facilities and programming—expanding access to high-demand, high-wage training opportunities across northern Arizona.
The estimated average annual tax rate for the proposed bond authorization is $0.25/$100 of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes. The County Assessor’s valuation, not market price, determines the taxable value.
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.
In addition, CCC plans to rebuild its Fourth Street Campus—located on the east side of Flagstaff—converting the decades-old strip mall into an innovative and collaborative educational space. The new campus would house CCC’s growing construction trades programs—including plumbing, electrical, welding, and HVAC—and serve as the new home for the High Country Training Academy, Northern Arizona’s only law enforcement training program. CCC’s adult basic education programs would continue at this location.
As part of the redevelopment, CCC envisions constructing a new, expanded library building at the site. The College is working closely with the City of Flagstaff to explore options for continuing to serve the community’s library needs in east Flagstaff.
The College is also exploring collaborative partnerships with the City of Flagstaff, Boys & Girls Club of Northern Arizona and other community organizations to co-locate additional services—such as youth programming and community meeting spaces—at this east Flagstaff location.
Beyond Flagstaff, the proposed bond would fund targeted investments across Coconino County:
- Williams: In partnership with the Williams Unified School District, CCC aims to expand career and technical education programs that equip local high school students with practical, in-demand skills. By enhancing dual enrollment opportunities and creating more hands-on learning experiences, this collaboration will help cultivate a skilled local workforce and support the long-term vitality of the Williams community.
- Page: CCC would invest in student housing and expand training programs in high-demand areas, including automotive technology and both RV and marine maintenance technology.
If approved, the bond would drive the next phase of CCC’s growth in training students for high-skill, high-demand jobs—responding to community needs and strengthening the local workforce. (Source)
Editor’s Note: AZBEX was the first outlet to report on CCC’s plans for student housing in Page (AZBEX; Sept. 11, 2020). Also, the Arizona Daily Sun has produced an extensive article detailing CCC’s overall plans and stated need for the bond funding.