City of Vallejo Special Meeting - 07-25-2026

The City of Vallejo held a special goal-setting workshop on July 25, 2026, facilitated by Jacob Green and Associates, to align the city council and staff on strategic priorities. The meeting included public comments focusing heavily on affordable housing, homelessness, economic development, and infrastructure needs. Council members and facilitators discussed the importance of clear roles, effective communication, and trust-building within the council and with the community. Key procurement-related topics included the need to streamline the development and permitting process to attract business investment, leveraging city-owned assets for redevelopment, and addressing infrastructure revitalization as a potential fifth goal. The council debated specific objectives under economic development, public safety, and quality of life, emphasizing measurable, time-bound goals. The city manager highlighted staffing vacancies and fiscal sustainability as critical constraints. The workshop concluded with plans to synthesize input into a formal strategic plan with defined goals and objectives to be presented for council approval in the future.