News Coverage

Measure HH In the News

This section features news articles and coverage from local, regional, and potentially national media outlets highlighting Measure HH and its impact across San Diego Community College District campuses. These third-party stories offer independent perspectives on bond-funded projects, student housing, campus improvements, and community benefits as the program moves from planning to construction and completion.

Title	Date	Source	Summary
City College affordable student housing advances under Measure HH	2024–2025	SDCCD / Media Coverage	Multiple updates highlighted planning, financing, and community engagement for City College’s affordable student housing project funded by Measure HH.
Veteran Leaders of Influence honors include Dr. Joel Peterson	November 17, 2025	San Diego Business Journal	The San Diego Business Journal recognized Vice Chancellor Dr. Joel Peterson as a 2025 Veteran Leader of Influence.
Community invited to virtual sneak peek of City College student housing	November 2025	SDCCD NewsCenter	SDCCD hosted a virtual event allowing the community to preview plans for the Measure HH-funded City College housing project.
City College affordable student housing project profile released	October 31, 2025	SDCCD Measure HH Project Profile	A Measure HH project profile detailed the scope, delivery method, and timeline for City College’s student housing development.
16 firms selected for Measure HH design-build projects	September 12, 2025	SDCCD NewsCenter	The SDCCD Board approved eight design-build teams comprised of 16 firms for the first wave of Measure HH projects.
Daily Transcript reports on Measure HH design-build awards	September 2025	San Diego Daily Transcript	The Daily Transcript reported on SDCCD’s award of multiple design-build contracts under Measure HH.
Businesses invited to learn about Measure HH opportunities	July 3, 2025	SDCCD NewsCenter	SDCCD hosted an outreach event to connect small, local, and diverse businesses with Measure HH contracting opportunities.
SDCCD launches building projects under Measure HH	June 23, 2025	San Diego Business Journal	Coverage of SDCCD’s launch of early Measure HH construction and modernization projects.
SDCCD seeks design-build teams for 8 bond-funded projects	June 7, 2025	Times of San Diego	Local coverage reported SDCCD’s release of RFQs for eight major Measure HH design-build projects.
Eight major building projects launched under Measure HH	June 6, 2025	SDCCD NewsCenter	SDCCD issued RFQs for eight progressive design-build projects across multiple campuses.
Board approves use of progressive design-build delivery for Measure HH projects	April 2025	SDCCD Board Action	The SDCCD Board approved progressive design-build as a primary delivery method for select Measure HH projects.
SDCCD selects program management firms for Measure HH	March 28, 2025	SDCCD NewsCenter	The SDCCD Board selected Cumming Group, Gafcon, and Kitchell to oversee the Measure HH bond program.
Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee convenes for Measure HH	February 2025	SDCCD / BoardDocs	SDCCD convened the Measure HH Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee to provide independent public oversight.
District sells initial $850 million of Measure HH bonds	January 13, 2025	SDCCD NewsCenter	SDCCD announced the sale of its first Measure HH bonds to begin funding projects across the district.
Local media report on Measure HH bond sale	January 2025	City News Service / Local Media	Regional news outlets reported on SDCCD’s initial Measure HH bond sale and planned projects.
Measure HH Community Benefits Agreement implementation begins	2025	SDCCD	SDCCD began implementing its Community Benefits Agreement emphasizing local hiring and apprenticeships.
Measure HH highlighted as largest capital program in SDCCD history	2025	Regional Media	Coverage described Measure HH as the largest capital improvement program in the district’s history.
Dr. Joel Peterson recognized for leadership of Measure HH bond program	2025	Industry / Community Awards	Dr. Peterson received regional recognition for leadership and oversight of the Measure HH bond program.
SDCCD receives AAA bond rating ahead of Measure HH issuance	December 2024	Credit Rating Agencies	Credit rating agencies assigned SDCCD a AAA rating citing strong fiscal management.
Voters approve Measure HH $3.5B bond measure	November 5, 2024	Election Results / SDCCD	San Diego voters approved Measure HH authorizing $3.5 billion in bonds to modernize facilities districtwide.