*Note: this is a repost from her Facebook post*

As we wrap up the busy month of April, there is a lot to share and look forward to in Vallejo.

The City Council welcomed Interim City Manager Harry Black, who will begin his service on May 16, at our council meeting on Tuesday. Thank you to the community members who turned out to the meeting. I look forward to working with Mr. Black - who brings a wealth of experience and track record of results - to move our City forward.

Our next council meeting will be this coming Tuesday, May 5, at 5pm where we will be reviewing the maritime strategic plan prepared by The Roosevelt Group and holding a budget workshop for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year budget - a difficult but important conversation as we work to address the structural deficit. Please join us in person or online if you are able.

Community events this past month included the opening of the RISE Vallejo Center, Easter and Earth Day events, and Día del Niño at Children's Wonderland. We held a public safety community meeting with the Sheriff and VPD at Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church - where we heard community concerns and highlighted improvements in response time as a result of Vallejo's partnership with the Sheriff's Office. The live stream of that event is available on facebook at https://fb.watch/GQNoPoIkBM/

Finally, I am honored to have been selected by my fellow mayors as a representative on Solano LAFCO - the Local Agency Formation Commission, which oversees the boundaries of cities and special districts within our county. This is the first time that southern Solano has had representation on LAFCO in 25 years, and I look forward to working with colleagues to ensure our county grows responsibly and that there is public trust and participation in the process.

April update from Mayor Sorce