Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Solano County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
ARPA fund closeout
The board wrapped up pandemic relief spending, handing the County Administrator authority to close out ARPA and shift any leftover eligible money to the Radio Interoperability Project — better radios for first responders.
User fee increases under AB 2380 and AB 2224
Recording a real estate document or registering agricultural pest control just got pricier — fees rise January 4, 2027, because state law changed. The recorder change alone brings in about $335,000.
SEIU Unit 7 dispatcher pay increase
911 dispatchers got an 11.6% market equity raise, pushing entry-level monthly salary to about $6,400-$7,800. This helps the county compete for the people who answer emergency calls.
OpenGov contract management software
The county plans to spend $2.3 million over nearly five years on software to manage its contracts countywide. Better tracking could mean more transparency in how county money is spent.
Nut Tree Airport property litigation
The Board voted unanimously to sue to recover possession of county property at the Nut Tree Airport through an unlawful detainer action.
Delinquent solid waste charges and property liens
Unpaid garbage bills in unincorporated Solano County are being converted to special assessments placed on the property tax roll, with a $62 lien fee per parcel. Haulers cleared many accounts before the hearing, but remaining delinquents now face liens.
County Attorney Union Contract (Unit 1)
The county finalized a two-plus-year deal with its attorney union through September 2028, including pay parity fixes and a possible wage re-opener in 2028. It affects county legal staffing costs and labor relations going into negotiations with other unions.
Federal and State Legislative Update
The county's lobbyists briefed supervisors on the Governor's May Revise budget, Ukraine funding's political sensitivity in Congress, and how federal bridge funding could help replace the Highway 12 bridge near Rio Vista.
$5 million grant application for Vallejo community center
The county is backing a $5 million Bay Area air quality grant application to fund energy efficiency upgrades at the Rise Vallejo Early Education and Community Resource Center.
Unit 14 correctional supervisors labor agreement
The board approved a new contract for jail correctional supervisors through October 2028, including side letters on pay parity, wage reopeners, and a classification study.
Unit 16 representation petition for Compliance and Quality Assurance Analysts
The county's mid-management union wants the Compliance and Quality Assurance Analyst classification added to its bargaining unit, which would give those employees union representation in negotiations. The Civil Service Commission has the final say under county labor rules, and HR supports the request.
Redevelopment successor agency payment schedules for four cities
The Board was scheduled to review annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules and administrative budgets for the former redevelopment agencies of Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo. These schedules determine which debts the successor agencies will pay in the coming fiscal year.