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Vallejo Today
By the People, for the People
Vallejo Public Safety Town Hall Focuses on Homelessness, Sex Work
Residents raise concerns about encampments, abandoned vehicles, and the impact of sex work on local businesses
Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:44pm
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The public safety town hall highlighted the growing impact of homelessness and drug use on Vallejo's neighborhoods.Vallejo TodayAt a public safety town hall in Vallejo, California, residents expressed their top concerns, with homelessness taking center stage - a shift from a similar event a year prior that focused more on police reform and traffic issues. The meeting provided updates on a partnership between the Vallejo Police Department and the Solano County Sheriff's Office, as well as efforts to address the city's public safety challenges.
Why it matters
The town hall reflects the evolving priorities of Vallejo residents, with homelessness and its associated issues now the primary concern, rather than policing and traffic. This shift highlights the need for the city to develop comprehensive strategies to address the growing homelessness crisis and its impact on the community.
The details
At the town hall, held at Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church, Solano County Sheriff Brad DeWall and Vallejo Police Chief Jason Ta reported that seven sheriff's deputies are now patrolling specific beats in Vallejo to supplement local police efforts. Residents asked about four times as many questions about homelessness compared to other topics, such as abandoned vehicles and sex work. The police chiefs discussed the city's approach to homeless encampment cleanups and efforts to address the impact of sex work on local businesses.
- The town hall was held on April 6, 2026.
- A similar public safety town hall was held in February 2025.
The players
Brad DeWall
Solano County Sheriff.
Jason Ta
Vallejo Police Chief.
Andrea Sorce
Vallejo Mayor, who chaired the town hall meeting.
Cassandra James
Solano County Supervisor.
Patricia Hunter
President of the NAACP Vallejo Branch.
What they’re saying
“Homeless abatement is organized through the city manager's office. (Assistant to the City Manager) Natalie Peterson coordinates the cleanups.”
— Jason Ta, Vallejo Police Chief
“Some of us are left to mitigate those issues ourselves. We don't have the expertise or know-how. We are trying to run a business.”
— Tara Beasley Stansberry, Co-owner of Vallejo restaurant Noonie's Place
What’s next
The police department is planning to hold a summit to bring together stakeholders and develop an intervention and prevention strategy to address the impact of sex work in the city.
The takeaway
The shift in priorities at the Vallejo public safety town hall, with homelessness now the top concern, underscores the need for the city to implement comprehensive solutions to tackle the growing homelessness crisis and its ripple effects on public safety, local businesses, and the overall community.
