Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Solano County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in taxes budget with low priority
First 5 Solano audit
The Board was scheduled to receive the annual audit of the First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, which funds early childhood health and education programs.
Registrar of Voters governance change
A small but real change: the Chief Information Officer no longer has to double as Registrar of Voters, letting elections and IT leadership be handled separately.
State of the County event
A proposed ticketed Chamber-hosted State of the County breakfast drew concerns about staff time, Brown Act rules and equitable access; the board agreed any future event would not involve the full board.
Green Valley Open Space Maintenance District Assessments
A public hearing on the district's FY2026/27 assessments is set for July 28, 2026. Property owners in the district will have a chance to comment before the levy is finalized.
FY2026/27 Appropriations Limits (GANN)
The state requires counties to set annual spending ceilings. The countywide limit for next fiscal year is just under $975 million. It's a legal formality, not a budget adoption, but it frames what the county can appropriate.
Probation Department Cloud Migration
The county is spending $210,000 to move its probation case management system to a secure government cloud, plus $126,250 a year in hosting after the migration and $62,500 for consulting help.
SB 707 remote meeting disruption policy
New state law makes counties plan for what happens when Zoom-style meeting access fails mid-meeting — the Board adopted a policy requiring a one-hour recess to restore remote access before continuing.