Yolo County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Yolo County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Cannabis program messaging
Supervisor Villegas flagged an awkward clash: a state-funded public health billboard warning about cannabis risks on I-5, while the county was about to send an 'open for business' cannabis press release. Staff paused the release and will brief supervisors individually.
Yolo Community Foundation nonprofit support
The foundation reported $1.4 million in annual grantmaking, the YOLO Neon nonprofit training program, and welcomed new executive director Stacy Frerichs — important as nonprofits fill gaps left by shrinking government safety nets.
Voter education and turnout outreach
A partnership with the Yolo Community Foundation used local nonprofits as trusted messengers to boost turnout — targeted neighborhoods saw 4%+ gains even as countywide turnout fell. A new round of roughly $130,000 in grants is planned for 2026.