South County Wants to Build—Baby—Build
South County leaders seem to have joined the YIMBY, pro-home-building movement.
In a series of candidate forums last week, including our own Politifest, candidates for mayor in National City and Chula Vista, along with San Diego City Council District 8 candidate Antonio Martinez, voiced strong support for high-density housing, public transit, walkable shopping districts and anything else that would lower housing and transportation costs for residents.
The unified pro-development attitude contrasts sharply with many North County cities, where backlash against state housing mandates has been fierce.
Candidates’ proposals ranged from using AI to speed up permitting to transforming San Ysidro Boulevard into a walkable shopping and entertainment district akin to Chula Vista’s Third Avenue.
Both National City Councilmember Jose Rodriguez and Chula Vista Elementary School District Trustee Francisco Tamayo said they would seek to turn city-owned land into low-cost, for-sale housing.
“We must take a very active and proactive approach,” Rodriguez said.
Written by Jim Hinch | October 5, 2026 | Voice of San Diego
No one is proposing to redevelop the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course currently,
Yet,
The golf course is deteriorating.
Lots of work (a major renovation) needs to be done.
More funding (>$5 million, apparently) is needed to do it right.
Low user fees and service charges, presumably, wouldn't generate enough for a capital program.
So,
A lot remains to be figured out to extend the service life of the golf course.