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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Yolo County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project easements
Two agreements totaling $23,100 would buy permanent and temporary easements from local landowners so the Knights Landing flood mitigation project can move forward.
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan implementation
The county would formally adopt its ZEV Action Plan, laying out how Yolo County transitions toward zero-emission vehicles — think charging infrastructure and fleet conversion.
Yolo 80 Express Lanes Tolling
CARTA presented on the new express lanes under construction on I-80: tolls begin in 2028 with dynamic pricing, carpools of three-plus ride free, and toll revenue must stay in the corridor. Phase 2 extension would cost roughly $250 million more.
Farm Worker Housing Efforts
The county is applying for $300,000 in state CDBG funds to study migrant farmworker housing needs and sites in unincorporated Yolo County, a first step toward affordable housing for farmworkers.
2025 Agricultural Economy and Crop Report
Yolo County agriculture hit nearly $912 million in gross value, up 11%, driven by almond prices — but wine grapes keep sliding and tariffs are cutting exports to China. Supervisors asked for future reports to show ag's jobs, local spending, and Williamson Act footprint so residents understand the industry's full value.
Yolo Active Transportation Corridors Plan adopted
The county officially adopted the YATC Plan as its bicycle transportation plan after two years of planning — laying the groundwork for connected trails between Yolo communities.
Future of Yolo County's membership in Area 4 Agency on Aging
The county pays $56,588 a year into the seven-county aging agency and gets back about $1.1 million in services — Meals on Wheels, ombudsman visits, caregiver support. Starting in 2027, counties can split off and run their own agency, and the county's Aging Ad Hoc is studying whether to do just that, with a letter of intent due in January.
North Davis Meadows water consolidation
A $1.64 million budget amendment pays water connection fees to consolidate North Davis Meadows' water system — no hit to the general fund.