Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick wants to consolidate the state's 15 community colleges under one system. It's all part of his proposed 2013 budget. But as our Brandon Walker shows us, leaders in the Berkshires aren't happy with a proposal they say would slight Berkshire Community College.

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The saying goes what works for Boston ain't always good for Berkshire County. And this time, the governor's plan to run all 15 community colleges out of Boston, seems to be another one of those instances, at least according to two members of the Berkshire Delegation.

"We cannot make a one size fits all for our colleges. We cannot lose local control for Berkshire Community College. That would be a big mistake," said Tricia Farley-Bouvier, State Representative, Pittsfield.

"I don't necessarily think consolidating all those efforts in Boston is necessarily the answer," said Ben Downing, State Senator, Pittsfield.

The question, according to State Senator Ben Downing and Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier, is would Berkshire Community College draw the short straw if administrative duties are run out of Boston.

"I think it's important that our community colleges are responsive to the workforce needs of their region. I think Berkshire Community College and Greenfield Community College are prime examples of colleges that have done that," Downing said.

By bringing them altogether, the governor hopes to have community colleges anchor the state's workforce training program.

He announced that plan this week, both in his State of the State and in his 2013 budget. Ten million dollars will go to the community college system as part of the deal. That part is fine, say Downing and Farley-Bouvier, but they worry about the bureaucracy.

"We have no reason to believe the funding would get any better, it probably would get worse if funding all came from a centralized location," Farley-Bouvier said.

Overall, Downing and Farley-Bouvier applaud the governor's proposed budget and part of his plans for community colleges. They say they look forward to working toward a compromise on the consolidation debate.