More Jobs, Homes, and Clean Energy for Solano Residents

Hello! Now that we have filed more than 20,000 signatures with the Solano County Registrar of Voters for the East Solano Homes, Jobs, and Clean Energy Initiative (watch the event here), and until we get an official ballot measure letter from the county, we’re going to refer to the pending plan as the East Solano Plan. The California Forever website and our social media accounts have been updated to reflect this. Thank you to everyone who signed the initiative!

The East Solano Plan brings 15,000 local jobs paying over $88,000/year, a $200 million commitment to invest in revitalizing downtowns in existing Solano cities, and $500 million in community benefits for downpayment assistance, scholarships, and small business grants for Solano residents.

This initiative is by far the most innovative and groundbreaking project in city planning over the last 50 years. This project is the future for my grandchildren and I want to be in the forefront to make it happen. How will it turn out? Only the future knows and I'm hoping for the best. I do know that doing nothing is not a viable alternative.

Dwight Calloway
Fairfield, CA

As a veteran, Army retiree, and Vallejo resident, I am eager to witness the positive transformations that this initiative can bring to Vallejo and Travis Air Force Base. The focus on fostering environmental stewardship, preserving cultural heritage, promoting community engagement, and enhancing resilience is promising. This community-led approach ensures that the process aligns closely with the needs and aspirations of our local communities.

Celina Perez
Vallejo, CA

I am a small business owner with several locations throughout Solano county. For the last few years, my wife, children, and I have had to say goodbye to many of our friends that moved. Many of them couldn't not afford to live here or find good jobs. The East Solano Homes, Jobs and Clean Energy Initiative has brought some hope that the issues we face in California can be solved. I do believe this is what we need!

Morné van Staden
Vacaville, CA

What I appreciate the most about the project is that it will create tens of thousands of good paying jobs and be an economic engine for the entire county. Many residents waste two to four hours commuting outside of the county every single day. This initiative paves the way to create jobs closer to home – that means more time spent with children, parents, grandparents, family and friends. A walkable, sustainable community with safe and vibrant neighborhoods is greatly needed.

Daniel Lee
Rio Vista, CA

As the CEO and Founder of The Coach Sarna League, which includes an NFL Flag Football League and a LEGO STEM League, I am a strong supporter of the California Forever initiative for Solano County. Our league mission is to never turn a child away due to finances, and so because of this we have firsthand knowledge of the economic desperation of so many Solano County families. The plan to create thousands of good paying jobs will forever change the lives of so many Solano residents.

Ryan Sarna
Vallejo, CA

Too often communities spring up willy nilly. The opportunity to establish a viable community is a blessing. Development will take place. Carefully managed development is a gift. It’s success is in the details. It is up to the management AND the local citizens to hone an ideal community. A comprehensive development will ensure that all boats (communities) will rise if this is done with humane dedication.

Harold W. Cummings
Rio Vista, CA

Supporting and strengthening Travis Air Force Base

We believe the East Solano Plan will increase the resilience of Travis AFB, with a new much larger security zone, homes that Airmen and their families can afford, new job opportunities for military spouses, and a whole new aerospace & defense innovation zone in Solano County. We have worked hard to adjust the project to support Travis’ vital mission, and on February 15th, Travis AFB issued the following statement (original link):