Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Solano County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
20 issues 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.
Native American Heritage Month proclamation
The county formally honors November 2026 as Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation's stewardship of Patwin ancestral lands and ongoing partnerships like the mobile food pharmacy in Vallejo.
Fire alarm and suppression upgrades at county buildings
$876K for Phase 1 fire alarm replacement at three Fairfield county buildings, with Phase 2 fire suppression at the Administration Center server center to follow.
Nut Tree Airport hangar taxilane construction
A $1.8 million contract will rebuild the northeast hangar taxilanes and drainage at the county airport.
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.
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.
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.
Biosolids land application report questioned
A resident told the Board the 2026 biosolids report understates the sources and risks of certain substances and shouldn't be relied on for future policy. The Board accepted the report anyway.
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.
Lot line adjustment between Stevenson Bridge Road and Strathgordon Lane parcels
Two neighboring farm owners west of Davis wanted to swap 1.12 acres across their shared lot line. Both parcels are locked into a Williamson Act agricultural contract, and the swap doesn't change how the land can be used.
Victim restitution services funding
A new state contract brings $233,559 to the District Attorney's office for victim restitution services over three years.
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.
Accountant-Auditor II classification amendment (CSC 26-0008)
The County's personnel rules for the Accountant-Auditor II job were up for revision, adding supervisory duties over clerical and paraprofessional accounting staff. It shapes the career ladder for six county positions in the Auditor-Controller's Office.
Updated sign regulations for unincorporated county
The county modernized its sign ordinance to streamline permits and expand business signage options. Staff said the rules add flexibility, not restrictions, and will monitor feedback on banner limits.
Continued registration of employee organizations
The commission was scheduled to approve continued registration of the employee organizations representing county workers. This is the civil service system's routine recognition step that keeps county labor relations functioning.
2025 Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission
The commission was scheduled to adopt its 2025 Annual Report, summarizing the year's personnel and civil service oversight activity. It's the public record of how the county's civil service system performed.
Zoning cleanup: kennel setbacks, parking, agritourism
The county tidied up its zoning code — kennel/cattery setbacks shrink from 200 feet to 60 feet for smaller parcels, parking rules get more flexible, and agritourism event permits can now run up to three years. Applies to unincorporated Solano County only.
Annual election of Commission President and Vice President
By civil service rule, the commission must pick its president and vice president at the first meeting of each year — these officers run the meetings and set the tone for how employment appeals and representation questions are handled.