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Residents urge Solano supervisors to put California Forever annexation to a countywide vote
Summary
Multiple public commenters asked the board to place the California Forever annexation on this November’s ballot, arguing the project lies outside a city's sphere of influence and would impose long‑term fiscal and housing impacts; speakers cited an impact report and asked the board to act now to let voters decide.
During public comment at the April 28 meeting, several residents urged the Solano County Board of Supervisors to place the proposed California Forever annexation on the November ballot for a countywide decision.
Catherine Moy, identified in the record as mayor and a candidate for District 3 supervisor, asked District 3 Supervisor Williams to agendize a countywide ballot measure so voters can decide on the annexation. "We all know that the annexation area is not even within the city's sphere of influence...It's time now for the board of supervisors to do the right thing," Moy said.
A resident representing opponents of the California Forever Project described the development as a large‑scale conversion of agricultural land, cited figures from a 2024 impact report (including projected annual deficits and infrastructure burdens), and urged the board not to make a decision behind closed doors. The speaker requested the issue be placed on the ballot so county residents bearing the costs can vote on the project.
County staff did not take a public vote on the annexation at the April 28 meeting, and no formal board action on ballot placement was recorded. The comments were entered during the public comment period; further staff or board responses may appear on future agendas.
Next steps: petitioners and opponents may ask staff to agendize the matter, and any formal board consideration of ballot placement would appear on a future agenda with staff analysis.
