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Economic indicators: Solano County shows recovery and mixed sector growth; forecasters flag housing and construction headwinds
Summary
An annual economic index presentation to the Board of Supervisors highlighted recovery in jobs since the pandemic, strength in logistics and warehousing, and a rebound in farm values. Presenters warned of national and regional headwinds for housing and construction and noted a Department of Finance projection of population growth for Solano County.
Solano County received its annual Index of Economic and Community Progress on June 24, a presentation prepared by Dr. Robert Eiler of Economic Forensics and Analytics and delivered through the county administrator’s office. The index reviews labor markets, industrial composition, housing trends, small‑business counts and social equity indicators.
Key takeaways from Dr. Eiler’s presentation: - Labor and jobs: Employment has recovered since the pandemic and in some categories exceeds pre‑pandemic levels, with logistics/warehousing and certain services showing the largest gains. Construction and some agricultural employment remain in recovery. Analysts noted…
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