Letter: Measure F is good for the economy

To the community,

Why should we care about investing in higher education in our local, state and national communities? According to a 2013 report by the Economic Analysis and Research Network in Washington, D.C., “States can build a strong foundation for economic success and shared prosperity by investing in education. Providing expanded access to high-quality education will not only expand economic opportunities for residents, but also will likely do more to strengthen the overall state economy than anything else a state government can ever do.”

Karen Borges

Additionally from the same report, “There is a strong correlation between the educational attainment of a state’s workforce and median wages.”

South Lake Tahoe has been searching for a solution to spur its economic development. A well-educated workforce is our key to prosperity.

Please vote yes on Measure F for Lake Tahoe Community College.

Karen and David Borges, Borges Chiropractic, Karen Borges is on the LTCC board of trustees