Vacaville City Council Approves $150,000 for Downtown Business Improvement District

DVBID to continue operations through 2026 as it seeks more sustainable funding model

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Vacaville City Council has approved a $150,000 budget augmentation to fund the Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District (DVBID) through 2026. The DVBID, formed in 1999, collects assessments from businesses within its boundaries to support improvements and events in the downtown area. Despite limited funding, the DVBID plans to continue popular initiatives like the Downtown Shakedown car show and year-round farmers market, while also embarking on a rebrand and expanding its event calendar.

Why it matters

The DVBID plays a crucial role in supporting Vacaville's downtown business community and driving economic activity in the city's historic center. With limited funding, the DVBID must find a more sustainable model to maintain its operations and continue revitalizing the downtown area, which faces challenges common to many urban centers.

The details

The council approved the $150,000 budget augmentation and a Draft District Management Agreement to ensure communication between the city and the DVBID. The DVBID collected $56,296 from business assessments in 2025 and expects a similar amount in 2026, limiting the scope of its services. However, the DVBID plans to build on successful initiatives like the Downtown Shakedown car show, which drew 8,000 attendees, and the year-round farmers market, which saw a 35.85% increase in visits. The DVBID will also embark on a rebrand under the tagline 'Discover Downtown Vacaville' and expand its 2026 event calendar.

  • The Vacaville City Council approved the DVBID funding on February 25, 2026.
  • The DVBID collected $56,296 from business assessments in 2025.
  • The Downtown Shakedown car show and live music event took place in 2025.

The players

Erin Morris

Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Vacaville.

LeAnne White

Executive Director of the Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District.

Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District

A business improvement district formed in 1999 to collect assessments from businesses within its boundaries and support improvements and events in the downtown Vacaville area.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“One of the key things about BIDs as a mechanism to fund improvements is that the amount that can be done really relates to the amount collected.”

— Erin Morris, Community and Economic Development Director (thereporter.com)

“2025 created an opportunity to take a deep step back and consider a transformational approach to the DVBID. Not incremental change, but a fundamental re-writing of how we operate.”

— LeAnne White, Executive Director (thereporter.com)

“The farmers' market is not just a community amenity. It's a proven traffic generator for surrounding businesses and a pillar of downtown economic health.”

— LeAnne White, Executive Director (thereporter.com)

What’s next

The DVBID will embark on a rebrand this year under the tagline 'Discover Downtown Vacaville' and expand its 2026 event calendar to include new initiatives like Market by Moonlight, Water Fight parade, Halloween Weekend, and Holly Days Vendor Fair.

The takeaway

The continued funding and support for the DVBID demonstrates Vacaville's commitment to revitalizing its historic downtown area and fostering a thriving business community, even in the face of limited resources. The DVBID's innovative approach to events and marketing aims to position downtown Vacaville as a premier destination in the region.