Solano County Honors Red Cross, Celebrates Women's History Month

Board of Supervisors recognizes volunteers, county employees, and women leaders in local government and education.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Solano County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on Tuesday where they heard the results of a successful food drive fundraiser, made proclamations honoring the Red Cross and Women's History Month, and listened to concerns from frustrated county employees. The board also recognized Weights and Measures Week and heard updates from Supervisor Cassandra James on community events.

Why it matters

This meeting highlights Solano County's commitment to supporting community organizations, celebrating diversity and women's leadership, and addressing the concerns of its public sector workforce. The proclamations and employee feedback reflect the county's efforts to uplift important causes and address challenges facing its residents and workers.

The details

The Solano County Board of Supervisors announced that county employees had once again won the annual 'Big Apple Cup' food drive competition against Contra Costa County. The board also presented proclamations recognizing March as Red Cross Month and Women's History Month. Supervisor Wanda Williams celebrated women leaders in the county, including an all-female Solano County Board of Education. The board also heard from frustrated county employees who are union members, with concerns about low pay, staffing shortages, and the need to better support in-home service providers. Supervisor Cassandra James reported on an upcoming expungement clinic and town halls for Vallejo residents.

  • The Solano County Board of Supervisors meeting took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • March is recognized as Red Cross Month and Women's History Month in Solano County.
  • Supervisor Cassandra James will host a town hall for North Vallejo residents on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Solano Bayshore Resiliency will host a walking tour at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal on Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m.
  • Supervisor Wanda Williams will host a Spanish-speaking town hall on Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m. to provide updates on immigration and community resources.

The players

Monica Brown

Chair of the Solano County Board of Supervisors.

Vincent Valenzuela

Executive Director for the American Red Cross North Bay Chapter.

Wanda Williams

Solano County Supervisor who presented a proclamation for Women's History Month.

Dr. Nicola Parr

Superintendent of the Solano County Office of Education.

Ed King

Solano County Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures.

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What they’re saying

“Ninety percent of our work through the Red Cross is done through our volunteers, and their ratio to paid staff is about 13 to 1.”

— Vincent Valenzuela, Executive Director, American Red Cross North Bay Chapter (timesheraldonline.com)

“I just want to thank the board of supervisors for this honor and this resolution. I think that it is lost sometimes that we have women who are serving in important roles in education, and I want to lift that up.”

— Dr. Nicola Parr, Superintendent, Solano County Office of Education (timesheraldonline.com)

“The work I do as my daughter's in-home service provider allows us to stay home in our county instead of having to move into a nursing home.”

— Minerva Chavez, In-Home Service Provider, SEIU Member (timesheraldonline.com)

What’s next

Supervisor Cassandra James will host a town hall for North Vallejo residents on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m., and Supervisor Wanda Williams will host a Spanish-speaking town hall on Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m. to provide updates on immigration and community resources.

The takeaway

Solano County is actively supporting its community organizations, celebrating women's leadership, and addressing the concerns of its public sector workforce. The county's efforts to uplift important causes and address local challenges demonstrate its commitment to serving the diverse needs of its residents.