San Luis Obispo County voters approved a 275-million dollar bond for improvements to Cuesta College in November 2026 known as Measure L.
What is Measure L?
On November 4, 2014, San Luis Obispo County voters approved Measure L, a $275 million
local education bond measure, paving the way for Cuesta College to address longstanding
facility, infrastructure and technology needs. The bond required a 55 percent approval
of SLO County voters to be successful; it achieved 62 percent.
What does Measure L pay for?
Temporary classroom replacement and new classrooms and facilities. The removal of temporary buildings per Education Code 17292 will necessitate the replacement of said temporary buildings with four new structures. The new structures are the San Luis Obispo Campus Center Building, San Luis Obispo Campus Instructional Building, North County Campus Center Building and North County Campus Early Childhood Education Center.
Repairs and upgrades to existing facilities, specifically to roofs, heating and air conditioning units, the aquatic center and other infrastructure and utility repair needs. Repairs will be made to 50 buildings on the San Luis Obispo Campus and three building on the North County Campus.
21st century technology upgrades. Technology upgrades are necessary to deliver effective and meaningful educational and job training programs that meet current industry standards and provide up-to-date technology in the classroom and operations.
North County Campus Job & Career Training Facility. To facilitate improvements to Career Technical Education Programs in the North County, satisfying the demands of voters in North County.
Refinancing/Debt Retirement. The District has not had a bond in more than 40 years. Since 1974, the District had to obtain other financing to make urgent and necessary improvements and repairs to aging facilities.
How can I get involved with Measure L?
The public can become involved with Measure L by applying to serve on the Citizens’ Oversight Committee and/or attend the meetings held by the COC.
How can I get on the vendor list or get more information?
To be put on a vendor list and/or find out vendor information, please visit our contact page.