Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Solano County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
33 issues in development
Transitional housing and behavioral health contracts
Over $826K in contracts with Bay Area Community Services and Caminar will provide transitional housing through June 2027 for people who are homeless or at risk and have behavioral health needs.
NorthBay health facilities revenue bonds
Ten NorthBay health facilities in Fairfield and Vacaville will get up to $250.6 million in tax-exempt financing for renovations and $42.5 million in new exam rooms and services. The county isn't on the hook for repayment — the bonds are issued by a state financing authority for the nonprofit borrower.
Disposal of former redevelopment properties in downtown Suisun City
The board was scheduled to act on the transfer of five former redevelopment parcels — four to a private buyer and two small portions to the City of Suisun City. These decisions shape what gets built or preserved on downtown Main Street.
Suisun Expansion Project airport compatibility review
A proposed ad hoc committee would review whether the Suisun Expansion Project could conflict with airport land use compatibility requirements, looking ahead to its draft environmental impact report.
Housing Element zoning consistency update
The ordinance codifies state requirements for farmworker housing, density bonuses, residential care facilities, emergency shelters and low-barrier navigation centers.
California Forever development proposal
Multiple residents used general public comment to oppose California Forever-related growth, citing affordability and livability, while a later speaker argued development itself is not the driver of cost increases.
Large-scale Development Project
California Forever’s plan to build a brand-new city in Solano County just hit a snag, and the outcome could change how the area grows and what housing gets built. If you care about local development, land use, or housing, it’s worth keeping an eye on.
California Forever development campaign
California Forever is pushing hard on Solano County officials and voters, saying its huge development plan is tied to 10,000 jobs. If you live there, the fight could change the county’s landscape, housing market, and local politics.
Affordable housing funding for Fairfield and Vacaville projects
The Board put $600,000 in Housing Trust Fund money into two affordable housing projects — Tabor Commons apartments in Fairfield and Harmony Village homes in Vacaville — plus a $446,354 fee deferral. The Fairfield money is contingent on the city approving its own $800,000 in impact-fee credits.
California Forever development dispute
Speakers split on the California Forever project: supporters asked the Board to form a business-leader commission to smooth its path, while opponents urged the Board to resist state legislation that would weaken local land-use control.
new city development (California Forever)
Speakers split on the California Forever project: supporters asked the Board to form a business-leader commission to smooth its path, while opponents urged the Board to resist state legislation that would weaken local land-use control.
Land Use Development Debate
Solano County is split over California Forever’s push to bring manufacturing jobs to the area. Supporters see a big economic boost, while critics worry about unplanned growth and sprawl. It’s likely to keep drawing crowds and tension at county meetings.
Private City Development Proposal
Tech billionaires are bringing in Democratic lobbyists to revive a plan for a brand-new city in Solano County. If it moves forward, it could change local land use, housing, and politics for years, with county approval fights where residents can weigh in.
economic development / California Forever shipyard project
The 2025 economic index shows manufacturing jobs dipped but modest growth is expected through 2030. Supervisor Mashburn wants a countywide study of water, power, and other infrastructure to guide growth and economic development.
Lot line adjustment between Stevenson Bridge Road and Strathgordon Lane parcels
Two neighboring farm owners west of Davis wanted to swap 1.12 acres across their shared lot line. Both parcels are locked into a Williamson Act agricultural contract, and the swap doesn't change how the land can be used.
Brann Ranch mixed-use development in Rio Vista
A big mixed-use development proposed in Rio Vista sits inside Travis Air Force Base's compatibility Zone D and the Rio Vista Municipal Airport's planning area. The Commission signed off that the project can go forward without conflicting with airport safety and noise rules.
Development Project Oversight
Solano County is looking at the massive California Forever development and how Suisun City will oversee it. The project could bring housing and tax revenue, but it also raises questions about traffic, infrastructure, and whether city officials can handle developer pressure. If you care about local growth, this is one to watch.
Veterinary facility at 4084 Suisun Valley Road
A vacant religious building in the Suisun Valley agricultural district will become a veterinary clinic. Residents north of Fairfield get a new animal-care option nearby.
New City Development Plan
A billionaire-backed plan to build a new 400,000-person city in Solano County is dividing locals. If it moves forward, it could reshape housing, land use, traffic, and public services for decades—so the fight is really about what the county looks like next.
North Village development airport compatibility
Vacaville's North Village project needs airport safety sign-off because the site sits in Nut Tree Airport and Travis Air Force Base compatibility zones. The developer reduced Lot H homes from 84 to 63 and dedicated 5.3 acres of open space on Lot E to meet density limits.
KBT Properties lot line adjustment near Dixon
A 70.7-acre boundary shift between two adjacent Williamson Act parcels east of Dixon was approved — a ministerial reshaping of farm parcels, not a new development.
Harvest Ridge residential development near Travis AFB
A Vacaville housing project wants to downzone from high-density to medium-density residential, and it sits in Compatibility Zone D of the Travis AFB land use plan. The commission's compatibility finding shapes whether and how it can be built.
California Forever development project
A billionaire-backed plan to build a new city in Solano County is still moving forward. That means local fights over farmland, approvals, and who pays for roads and services are just getting started—and they could reshape the region for decades.
Planned Development
California Forever is changing its pitch for Solano County: instead of building a brand-new city, it now wants to expand existing towns. If you live there, expect more debate over growth, housing, traffic, and what gets built—and where.
Planned Manufacturing Hub Development
A Silicon Valley-backed group wants to build a manufacturing hub in Solano County, and it could reshape local jobs, land use, and growth rules. It’s part of the larger California Forever project, so expect a big fight over what gets built and who pays for it.
New City Development Pause
A plan backed by tech billionaires to build a brand-new city in Solano County has been put on hold. That means the fight over local land use, housing, and who gets a say in the county’s future isn’t settled—it’s just paused.
New City Development
California Forever, the billionaire-backed plan to build a new city in Solano County, says it has a fallback if voters reject its ballot measure. The outcome could reshape county growth and land use—so it’s worth watching even if you don’t live near the project.
New City Development Opposing
A congressman is fighting California Forever’s plan to build a new city in Solano County, saying it could interfere with critical training missions at Travis Air Force Base. For locals, the stakes are simple: this political fight could decide whether the huge development moves forward.
Proposed New City Development
A group of Silicon Valley billionaires wants to build a brand-new city in Solano County, and local residents are pushing back. The fight could reshape land use, housing, and local politics for years, so it’s worth watching even if you don’t live near the proposed site.
Planned New City Development
Solano County is weighing a planned new city, and California Local is looking at past planned cities to see what actually happens when you build a community from scratch. If it moves forward, it could change land use, housing supply, and local politics for decades—so it’s worth watching even if you don’t live there yet.
New City Development Criticism
A tech-backed group wants to build a brand-new city in Solano County, but critics say the glossy renderings hide serious problems like traffic, sprawl, and overpromised benefits. If you live nearby, this fight could shape housing, land use, and roads for decades.
New City Development Ballot Measure
A billionaire-backed group wants to build an entirely new city in Solano County, and voters—not county planners—will decide whether it moves forward. It’s a big land-use fight that could reshape growth, housing, and open space in the county.
New City Development Proposal
Solano County could get an entirely new city built from scratch, and that means big potential shifts in land use, housing, and traffic if the proposal advances. It’s early, but the stakes are local and long-term.