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Orange Coast Colleges seek 80 million tax override

District officials push a tax override to fund a comprehensive 80 million bond program for Orange Coast Junior College District. The plan would raise taxes 4.58 cents per $100 assessed value for 20 years to support construction and expanded enrollment at Golden West College and Coastline campuses. Proceeds target modernization, new facilities, and maintaining enrollment growth amid 11,000 students.