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