Support College Bond

Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my strong support for the upcoming bond measure for Columbia Gorge Community College. This bond is more than just an investment in education—it’s an investment in our community's health and economic future.
The college’s program for training nurses and healthcare workers is vital to ensuring we have a skilled workforce ready to meet our community's healthcare needs. With a national shortage of healthcare professionals, our local college is stepping up to fill the gap by providing high-quality, affordable education and training. By supporting this bond, we are supporting local students, creating jobs, and strengthening our healthcare system.
A strong community college leads to a strong local economy. The economic benefits are clear: more trained professionals mean more employment opportunities and better healthcare services for everyone.
I urge my fellow community members to vote in favor of this bond to ensure our local college continues to thrive, and our healthcare system can grow more robust and responsive.
Sincerely,
Judy Richardson, MD, MBA