Here are the results for Question 5 on the statewide ballot, which would provide $15 million, if approved, to “improve educational programs by upgrading facilities at all 7 of Maine's community colleges in order to provide Maine people with access to high-skill, low-cost technical and career education.” 

According to the Maine Office of the Treasurer, “the total estimated life time cost is $19,125,000 representing $15,000,000 in principal and $4,125,000 in interest (assuming interest at 5.0% over 10 years).” Furthermore, the Maine Office of Fiscal and Program Review notes this bond issue would have “no significant fiscal impact” aside from the debt service costs outlined. 

According to the Maine Office of the Attorney General, the bonds would run for not longer than 10 years from date of issue and “would be backed by the full faith and credit of the State.” 

Central Maine Community College, of Auburn, would receive $2,503,755 to “renovate and expand instructional laboratories, upgrade information technology infrastructure, and upgrade heating and ventilating systems in order to improve energy efficiency and achieve long-term savings.” 

Eastern Maine Community College, of Bangor, would receive $2,233,082 to “upgrade information technology systems and convert heating systems to natural gas.” 

Kennebec Valley Community College, of Fairfield and Hinckley, would receive $2,190,731 to “fund capital equipment for a new program in millwrighting and industrial mechanics, upgrade information technology infrastructure and instructional and library technologies, and replace and insulate aging windows and facades on certain buildings.” 

Northern Maine Community College, of Presque Isle, would receive $1,165,199 to “expand the laboratory for the diesel hydraulics program, renovate classrooms, upgrade information technology infrastructure, upgrade heating and ventilation systems, and invest in energy efficiencies.” 

Southern Maine Community College, of South Portland and Brunswick, would receive $4,275,100to “repair and improve facilities, achieve energy efficiencies, and upgrade information technology systems as well as instructional and library services.” 

Washington County Community College, of Calais, would receive $885,853 to “renovate and expand instructional laboratories, upgrade information technology systems, and invest in instruction technologies.” 

York County Community College, of Wells, would receive $1,746,360 to “upgrade information technology systems and develop an Industrial Trades Center in Sanford.” 

Knox County

 Waldo County