Hello from Harry July 16

Hello Vallejo,

What a fantastic 707 Week our community enjoyed! I hope you were able to take part in the celebrations and experience everything that makes Vallejo and Solano County so special.

You may have noticed that the Weekly looks a little different. We’re transitioning from the flipbook magazine style to a more streamlined, email‑friendly single‑column layout. This new format makes it easier to read on any device and gives us far more flexibility with story length, visuals, and multimedia. Our goal is to create a more engaging experience and reach a broader audience. We hope you enjoy the refreshed look, and we welcome your feedback.

This week’s City Council meeting featured several important presentations and updates. Our new Fire Chief recognized three Vallejo Firefighters for their heroic lifesaving actions. Caltrans provided an overview of upcoming work on the Carquinez Bridge, including the scheduled westbound span closure from August 21–24.

The Vallejo Police Department shared an encouraging update: crime statistics and staffing levels continue to trend positively, great news for both the department and the community. The Council also approved the new fee schedule for the fiscal year, completing the City’s budget process. In addition, staff received approval to pursue the California Pro‑Housing designation, which could offer Vallejo priority consideration in a variety of state funding programs.

I also want to remind the community that the City Council will hold a goal‑setting session on Saturday, July 25, at 9 a.m. at the Vallejo Masonic Event Center, 101 Temple Way. Please join Council and City staff as we work together to chart our priorities for the year ahead.

With Appreciation
Harry Black
Vallejo’s Interim City Manager