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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Vacaville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Choosing a Path — Possible Sales Tax Measure
The city manager reported 450+ responses to a survey about a possible November 2026 revenue measure, with a community meeting set for March 19 at Three Oaks Community Center. No council decision has been made yet.
Police Budget Cuts
Vacaville's police are cutting a unit that helps the homeless to save cash and deal with fewer officers. This is part of a bigger city budget cut, and the police chief says more cuts could be coming.
Budget Cuts
The city is deficit spending and asking departments for another 2.5% in cuts. The city manager and her leadership team — including the city attorney and assistant city manager — voluntarily gave up their 2026 cost-of-living raises to lead by example.