Propositions R/Z/SW

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Prop R

On November 4, 2008, by majority election of the Districts' registered voters, $389,000,000 in general obligation bonds (Proposition R) were authorized to be issued and sold for the benefit of the District.

Proceeds from the bonds are to be used for construction, reconstruction and/or rehabilitation of facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of its facilities, acquisition, or lease of real property for its facilities and construction management by District personnel in accordance with the Facilities Vision Plan and Facilities Vision Plan Schedule. Click Project Activity to view project location and details as well as current and scheduled campus impacts.

On March 14, 2012, the Southwestern Community College District Board unanimously voted to re-evaluate all Proposition R projects to determine the best use of bond funds and reassess its priorities.

Prop Z

In November 2016 voters of South Bay passed Proposition Z, a $400 million general obligation bond for Southwestern College, allowing the college to move forward on critical classroom and infrastructure renovations in accordance with the Facilities Vision Plan Facilities Vision Plan Schedule. You can view our Project Activity for project location and details as well as current and scheduled campus impacts.

The Performing Arts Center, an expansion of the Higher Education Center in San Ysidro and a new Student Union are among the first phase of new facilities under the new bond.

Prop SW

On November 5, 2024, Southwestern College District voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition SW, authorizing $800,000,000 in bonds to modernize and enhance our facilities. These funds are being used to support construction, renovation, and upgrades across our campuses, ensuring students and the community have access to state-of-the-art learning environments.

From new academic buildings to improved infrastructure, Proposition SW reflects our commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities for generations to come.

Project Title	Proposition	Budget	Status	Campus
Student Union	Proposition Z	$101.3M	Construction	Chula Vista
Instructional Complex 1	Proposition Z	$106.8M	Construction	Chula Vista
Solar Relocation / Tennis Center	Proposition Z	$16.3 M	Construction	Chula Vista
Landscape & Nursery Technology	Proposition Z	$42.3M	Construction	Chula Vista
Baseball and Softball Facilities Remodel	Proposition R	$3.2M	Closeout	Chula Vista
IT Data Center	Proposition R	$23M	Complete	Chula Vista
Public Safety Training Center	Proposition Z	$25.2M	Complete	Otay Mesa
Operations & Warehouse Relocation 1 & 2	Proposition R	$41.6M	Complete	Chula Vista
Performing Arts Center	Proposition Z	$72.9M	Complete	Chula Vista
CV Infrastructure	Proposition Z	$15.6m	Complete	Chula Vista
Campus Police Building	Proposition Z	$3.5M	Complete	Chula Vista
Ceramics Relocation	Proposition Z	$.5M	Complete	Chula Vista
Mayan Hall Demolition	Proposition Z	$1.6M	Complete	Chula Vista
Building 14 & 16 Renovation	Proposition Z	$.4M	Complete	Chula Vista
Sewer Line and Path of Travel	Proposition R	$2.4M	Complete	Chula Vista
Devore Stadium	Proposition R	$51M	Complete	Chula Vista
Landscape Main Entrance	Proposition R	$2.3M	Complete	Chula Vista
Technology	Proposition R	$7.8M	Complete	Chula Vista
National City Classroom	Proposition R	$25.7M	Complete	National City
Wellness Center	Proposition R	$67M	Complete	Chula Vista
Math and Science	Proposition R	$84.6	Complete	Chula Vista
Solar Initiatives	Proposition R	$12.9M	Complete	Chula Vista
Utility Infrastructure	Proposition R	$2.7M	Complete	Chula Vista
Security Complex	Proposition R	$5.3M	Complete	Chula Vista
Four Pipe Loop Landscape	Proposition R	$2.1	Complete	Chula Vista
Utility Hydronics	Proposition R	$6.8M	Complete	Chula Vista
Emergency Gen Project	Proposition R	$1.9	Complete	Chula Vista
Temporary Parking Lot	Proposition R	$1.5M	Complete	Chula Vista