Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Solano County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
11 issues in public safety with high priority
Public safety dispatcher market equity increase
The Board was scheduled to consider an 11.6% market equity raise for entry-level public safety dispatchers, raising the monthly range to $6,398.30–$7,777.17. Competitive pay helps the county recruit and retain the people who answer 911 calls.
Winter storm and flood preparedness
A very strong El Niño is already driving up tides, Suisun's drainage district has declared early, and crews are prepping roads, culverts, and the Justice Campus flood walls. Residents are urged to clean their own culverts and sign up for Alert Solano before the first big storm flushes debris downstream.
West Nile virus warning
The acting public health officer warned that West Nile-positive mosquitoes are running high countywide, especially around Dixon and northern Solano, with two deaths already in Yolo County. Residents are urged to dump standing water, wear repellent, and get flu shots.
Domestic violence awareness and services
Supervisors recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month, hearing that the DA's office has filed 544 DV cases in nine months and advocates have served over 844 victims this year. Local services are expanding into Vallejo, including a supervised visitation program and an October 10 awareness walk.
Drug Medi-Cal program transition to county control
The Sheriff's Office will enroll eligible inmates in Medi-Cal starting July 1, 2026, under agreements with the state through June 2029. Connecting people in custody to health coverage can improve reentry outcomes.
Psychiatric inpatient services contract
The county locked in $767,390 with Sierra Vista Hospital for acute psychiatric inpatient beds for Medi-Cal beneficiaries through June 2028. This keeps treatment options available for residents in mental health crisis.
New EMS advisory committee after SEMSC exit
Solano County is formally pulling out of the Solano Emergency Medical Services Cooperative JPA, putting ambulance oversight directly under the Board and county health officials. The new EMS advisory committee's makeup — and whether the contracted ambulance company gets a vote — was too contested to decide, so it comes back later.
Public Safety Radio Tower Site Agreements
The county will keep using city-owned land in Dixon and Rio Vista for its emergency radio towers at no cost for ten years — critical for sheriff, fire, and EMS radio coverage.
County withdraws from regional EMS joint powers authority
Solano County is formally pulling out of the Solano Emergency Medical Services Cooperative JPA, putting ambulance oversight directly under the Board and county health officials. The new EMS advisory committee's makeup — and whether the contracted ambulance company gets a vote — was too contested to decide, so it comes back later.
Regional emergency radio interoperability
Sheriff's deputies, Vallejo and Benicia police currently can't talk directly on the radio — they rely on workarounds. The new P25 system, backed by $1.03 million in federal funding, will put every agency on one network, potentially spanning Sacramento to San Francisco.
Vallejo law enforcement staffing backfill
The county is lending a hand to Vallejo by bringing nine retired deputies and two retired dispatchers out of retirement on a temporary basis through 2026, freeing active staff to help the city.