Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Solano County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in roads
Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
The county's road, bridge and drainage wishlist for the next six years was approved, funded heavily by the 2017 gas tax. Highlights: sidewalks at Suisun Valley/Rockville Roads, a 70-year-old culvert replacement, and 30+ miles of chip sealing a year.
English Hills Transportation Impact Fee update
New homes in the English Hills area will pay $8,384 (up about $188) toward fixing substandard roads there, starting January 1, 2027. Fire rebuilds and small ADUs stay exempt.
Midway Road vacation and Sodhi Circle
An unused piece of Midway Road near I-80 was vacated and a new 500-foot public road named Sodhi Circle was accepted for the Midway Plaza fuel station project; a resident raised Sweeney Creek and farm traffic concerns.