Purpose
Suisun City is exploring expansion through annexation to address long-standing challenges and unlock new growth opportunities. As the smallest city in Solano County, Suisun faces financial constraints, aging infrastructure and a shrinking population. Expansion offers a strategic path forward — one that can revitalize the local economy, enhance essential services and secure a stronger future for the community and region for years to come.
Goals
The City’s primary goals in exploring annexation are to increase local housing and job opportunities, attract new businesses and create vibrant neighborhoods. Expansion would also support infrastructure improvements, reduce commuting pressures and ensure long-term financial sustainability. Protecting regional assets like Travis Air Force Base and promoting thoughtful, community-driven development are central to this vision.
Benefits
Annexation may expand Suisun City’s tax base by incorporating additional property and sales tax revenue without increasing tax rates for existing residents. It could provide an opportunity for planned, coordinated growth while giving Suisun City greater influence over future land use decisions. Where developers are responsible for funding required infrastructure, expansion may support economic development, service enhancements and additional community amenities while helping to limit financial impacts on current taxpayers.
City Vision
Suisun City’s exploration of expansion aligns closely with several key elements of the 2035 General Plan, reinforcing the City’s long-term commitment to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Land Use Element (Chapter 3) calls for well-planned development that supports a mix of residential, commercial and employment uses, goals that annexation can help fulfill by opening up new areas for thoughtful growth. The Economic Development Element (Chapter 5) emphasizes expanding the City’s tax base and creating local job opportunities, both of which are central benefits of annexation. Additionally, the Community Facilities and Services Element (Chapter 8) identifies the need for improved infrastructure and essential services, which expansion can help support through new revenues and developer-funded improvements. By aligning with these priorities, the City’s annexation efforts help advance the General Plan’s vision of a vibrant, connected and resilient Suisun City while supporting the community’s long-term growth and development objectives.
Regional Impact
Suisun City’s exploration of potential expansion has implications beyond its municipal boundaries and may influence broader regional planning efforts. Coordination with neighboring jurisdictions, regional agencies and other stakeholders could help align future development, infrastructure planning and service delivery across Solano County. Expansion may also affect regional land use patterns, transportation planning and the provision of public facilities. As growth occurs, collaboration among local and regional partners could help address shared opportunities and challenges while supporting coordinated planning objectives.
A critical regional priority is the long-term protection of Travis Air Force Base. As one of the county’s most significant economic drivers and a vital national defense asset, Travis Air Force Base requires careful planning around its borders. By pursuing annexation, Suisun City can take a more active role in shaping land use near the base, aligning future development with established buffer zones and regional defense priorities. This proactive approach helps ensure that growth supports both economic development and national security while reinforcing Suisun City’s role as a responsible and forward-looking regional partner.