Infrastructure



Modern, reliable infrastructure supports daily life and the County team that keeps communities running. This plan invests in essential County systems and facilities—from stormwater and roads to parks, jails and libraries—ensuring upgrades reflect community needs and improve safety, access and quality of life.

Investments include:

  • Road Safety and Maintenance Investments — $265.9 million (+$19 million)** 
    Funds enhancements such as new traffic signals, curb ramps, pedestrian crossings, guardrails and supports maintenance of 2,000 miles of County roads in unincorporated communities to ensure safe, reliable travel. 
  • Facility Maintenance and Safety Upgrades—$73.3 million  
    Funds critical repairs, facility maintenance and major safety upgrades across County facilities, including: 
    • Repairs at San Diego Central Jail, new cameras at George F. Bailey Detention Facility and East Mesa Reentry Facility, and improvements at Rock Mountain Detention Facility.
    • HVAC and roof upgrades at the County Emergency Operations Center, along with HVAC improvements at the San Marcos Offices and Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility. 
    • Installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the County. 
    • Maintains safe, clean park and library facilities through ongoing maintenance, repairs and weed management. 


Stormwater and Flood Prevention — $61.7 million  
Supports storm flood prevention through maintenance of culverts, channels, and storm drains, and funds the operation and maintenance of the County’s sewer system and water districts.  

Parks & Recreation Operations  — $37.7 million (+$1.8 million)** 
Operates 159 park facilities, 60,000 acres of parkland and 398 miles of trails for residents and visitors to enjoy. 

Ramona Sheriff Station Replacement—$34.3 million  
Builds a new Ramona Sheriff Station to replace the existing facility constructed in the 1970s, enhancing public safety services in the region. 



Library Operations — $71.5 million (+$2.4 million)** 
The County Library system operates 33 branch libraries, four electric outreach vans and five automated book kiosks. This budget maintains hours of operation to ensure access to materials, programs and other resources. In 2025, the system circulated 11.79 million items, ranking among one of the largest library systems in California, the nation and the world.  
 
Vista Detention Facility Planning —$3 million 
Begins planning, environmental review and design for a new Vista Detention Facility to meet long-term operational needs. 
 
Community Facility Investments 
Continues investments in new and upgraded facilities that serve communities, including the Casa de Oro Library — opening summer 2026 with double the space — and the Epicentre in Mira Mesa, reopening as a County operated community and teen center shaped through extensive community engagement. 

 ** Some adjustments shown reflect how we are aligning funding with updated strategies, staffing adjustments and operational efficiencies. These changes represent a realignment to match current program models and available funding sources. In several cases, costs have been recategorized or shifted to alternative funding streams, but underlying services remain prioritized and supported.