Thoughts on open governance in and around Solano County, California.
This reporter’s brief outlines what Measure T is, why it’s up for renewal, the fiscal impacts, accountability mechanisms, and story angles you can localize for your audience. Copy, adapt, and cite original sources linked below.
Civic Data Analyst
Effective civic engagement requires accessible information. Too often, municipal budget data remains locked in dense PDFs or spreadsheet formats that create barriers for community members who want to understand how their tax dollars are collected and spent.
Housing development impact fees play a crucial role in funding public infrastructure needed to support new residential growth across Solano County’s cities and unincorporated areas.
Civic Data Analyst
How accessible are municipal budgets across Solano County’s seven cities? A recent review reveals significant variation in how local governments present their financial information to the public.
Civic Data Analyst
Solano County’s diverse landscape encompasses urban centers, agricultural land, and protected open spaces. Understanding current land use patterns through data analysis reveals important trends for future planning decisions.
How does Solano County fund critical infrastructure like roads, water systems, and public buildings? The answer involves a complex mix of financing tools, each with different implications for taxpayers and service delivery.
Civic Data Analyst
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OpenSolano is a way to bring people together to work on shared issues that matter to them. In many cases, the issues are civic in nature; parks, education, public safety, public services, public accountability.
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Each year, the City of Vacaville Executive Staff present on the State of the City.
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