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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fairfield public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Hale Ranch Study Area General Plan Implementation
Staff was scheduled to brief the commission on how implementation is going for the Hale Ranch Study Area, a land-use planning area adopted in the city's 2050 General Plan. It's an early signal of how future development in that part of Fairfield may take shape.
Rail Hub Development Plan
Fairfield's planning commission is about to weigh a Solano rail hub plan that could bring new transit options and development near you. Nothing's final yet, but the commission's decision is the next step to watch.
Ohio Street emergency shelter and transitional housing lease renewal
The Housing Authority renewed its lease with Change and New Beginnings, which provides emergency shelter and transitional housing at the Ohio Street property for extremely low and very low-income residents at risk of homelessness.
Housing Vouchers
Struggling to afford rent in Fairfield? Good news! The city is reopening its housing voucher waitlist for the first time in ages. This is a major opportunity for low-income residents to get some much-needed help keeping a roof over their heads.
Housing Rehabilitation Program Expansion
The city is putting an extra $280,000 into its housing rehab program, which gives low-interest loans to low-income homeowners for critical repairs like roofs, plumbing, and ADA ramps. Four households were helped this year with six more in the pipeline; the new money will let more seniors and disabled residents stay in their homes.
Economic Development
Big beer company Anheuser-Busch is shutting down its Fairfield plant, leaving workers in the lurch. But don't worry, the city and county are joining forces to help those folks find new gigs and get the support they need.