Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Yolo County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues with medium priority
Election certification contest
On Election Day itself, the county ratified a resolution supporting election workers and opposing intimidation of voters and officials — prompted by community members from Indivisible YOLO and threats election offices have faced.
Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project easements
Two agreements totaling $23,100 buy permanent flood control easements from local landowners for the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project.
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan implementation
The county needs more than 6,300 public chargers by 2035 — ten times today's count — but huge parts of the county have zero electrical grid capacity for them. The adopted plan charts chargers, e-bikes, car share and electrifying the county's 529-vehicle fleet, with no money attached yet.
Farm Worker Housing Efforts
Supervisors reported on farmworker housing site work in Woodland and a Full Belly Farms community land trust proposal for affordable homeownership duplexes; the Housing Authority also backed a Habitat for Humanity build in Esparto.
Yolo 80 Express Lanes Tolling
CARTA presented the Yolo 80 express lanes: one new tolled lane in each direction on the causeway, with tolling starting 2028, carpools of three or more riding free, and toll revenue staying in the corridor.
UC Cooperative Extension services and federal cuts
UCCE lost nine staff when federal funding ended the CalFresh Healthy Living nutrition program, which served 3,468 Yolo residents last year. County volunteers still contribute over 27,000 hours worth more than $1 million.
Future of Yolo County's membership in Area 4 Agency on Aging
The county pays $56,588 a year into the seven-county aging agency and gets back about $1.1 million in services — Meals on Wheels, ombudsman visits, caregiver support. Starting in 2027, counties can split off and run their own agency, and the county's Aging Ad Hoc is studying whether to do just that, with a letter of intent due in January.
2025 Agricultural Economy and Crop Report
Yolo County agriculture hit nearly $912 million in gross value, up 11%, driven by almond prices — but wine grapes keep sliding and tariffs are cutting exports to China. Supervisors asked for future reports to show ag's jobs, local spending, and Williamson Act footprint so residents understand the industry's full value.
Yolo Active Transportation Corridors Plan adopted
The county officially adopted the YATC Plan as its bicycle transportation plan after two years of planning — laying the groundwork for connected trails between Yolo communities.
North Davis Meadows water consolidation
A $1.64 million budget amendment pays water connection fees to consolidate North Davis Meadows' water system — no hit to the general fund.