The Coconino County Board of Supervisors certified the results of the May 17 election at a special session that took place Friday, approving Proposition 438, the measure that will place an increase in primary property taxes to fund Coconino Community College (CCC).
A total of 22.57% of registered voters in Coconino County participated in the election. Of 20,947 total ballots, 13,339 were in favor of the measure -- about 64%. About 95% of votes were cast by early ballot.
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Gallery: Coconino Community College holds commencement ceremonies
Parents, families, friends and supporters filled the Coconino Community College Lone Tree Campus to congratulate graduates Friday.
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