Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Yolo County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities with high priority
Groundwater Management and Ag Well Moratorium
The Board approved a groundwater work plan covering well separation rules, meter-ready requirements, drought resiliency and more through the August 2027 moratorium. They also mandated an independent peer review of every hydrogeologist report to guard against developer-friendly findings.
Sites Reservoir Development Agreement and Dunnigan pipeline
The county finalized its development agreement with the Sites Project Authority after meeting with the Dunnigan community, adding requirements that the Authority negotiate with the fire district and Sheriff over construction-period impacts.
Winters service center reduction
The draft budget would close the Winters family services office, saving roughly $77,000 a year. Workers and residents said the office is a lifeline for elderly and low-income residents with no transportation, especially as new federal HR 1 rules make benefits harder to navigate.
Wild Wings pump station repairs
A Wild Wings resident warned that with only one working pump at the golf community, a failure could leave the community without sewage service and cost about $100,000 in trucking. The consent item funding construction management for the pump projects was approved.