Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Solano County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
13 issues in development with high priority
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.