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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Vacaville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Centennial Park Bike Park via Landify Partnership
A French-backed company is building the Centennial Park bike park at zero cost to the city by importing clean construction dirt — but the timeline stretches to 2033, which disappointed commissioners.
Youth Baseball and Softball Capacity Crunch
The council approved exclusive negotiating rights with a local group to study developing city-owned Nut Tree Park land near Browns Valley Parkway and Allison Drive. Neighbors and Solano County raised concerns about airport safety zones, traffic, and county involvement; any actual project would still require full entitlements and public hearings.
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.
Economic Development Hiring
Vacaville's got a new hire to supercharge the local economy! Amanda Portier is stepping in as the Economic Development Manager, tasked with bringing in new business and making Vacaville an even more attractive spot for companies.
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.
Public Safety and Crime
Vacaville's police are upgrading with drones to boost public safety, but they're also tackling issues like vandalism at memorials and a recent hit-and-run. Meanwhile, a local supervisor is under fire for alleged ethics violations.