The City of Fairfield

In the latest episode of Talk Around Town, City Manager David Gassaway sits down with Steve Vancil, Vice Chair of the Measure P Citizen Oversight Committee, to talk about how the city's local one-cent sales tax is tracked, spent, and overseen. For more information and reporting for Measure P, visit www.fairfield.ca.gov/measurep

On this episode of Talk Around Town, City Manager David Gassaway visits the construction site of Fairfield’s new Fire Station 36 with Deputy Fire Chief Rich Llewellyn. They talk about what the new Station 36 and the future Station 39 will mean for faster response times, improved wildfire coverage, and safer, more modern working conditions for Fairfield’s firefighters. They also discuss how both st...

On this episode of Talk Around Town, City Manager David Gassaway and Housing Services Director La Tann Jones visit the site of a proposed project to discuss permanent housing solutions for Fairfield’s homeless population and upcoming options for the city’s future.

Big changes are coming to West Texas Street! In our latest Talk Around Town video, we caught up with Senior Engineer David Vong to talk about the West TX Complete Streets Project — a major effort to make this busy corridor safer, more walkable, and better for everyone who uses it. The project will reduce traffic lanes to help slow speeds, add protected bike lanes, and create new bus turnouts so bu...

Fairfield BUILD is live! Get full, itemized fee breakdowns online — no more manual invoices. We spoke with Anna Guiles, Deputy Director of Community Development, about how it’s making projects clearer and easier for everyone. Learn more: fairfield.ca.gov/build

Join City Manager David Gassaway and Parks & Recreation Director Kristina Kaunzinger on the next edition of Talk Around Town as they discuss the exciting lineup of summer camps. Registration opens April 1—don't miss out on the chance for your kids to enjoy the sunshine, discover new activities, and stay active. For details, visit www.fairfield.ca.gov/recreg.

In this episode of A Day in the Life, we hear from Homeless Services Division Manager, Samantha Burrows, about all the many duties and challenges of her job.  For more information on homeless services visit www.fairfield.ca.gov/homeless.

On this episode of Talk Around Town, City Manager David Gassaway talks to Assistant Engineer, Hannah Lei, about our new HAWK signals and what drivers and pedestrians should look for when they see one. Gassaway then talks to Police Sgt. Chris Turner about their department's efforts to increase traffic safety and enforce traffic rules. For more information about the new HAWK signals, visit www....

On this episode of Talk Around Town, City Manager David Gassaway teams up with Fire Marshal Steven Conti and Police Det. Chris Beck to share essential tips for staying safe at home and while out holiday shopping. Let’s make this holiday season safe and secure for everyone!

Councilmember K. Patrice Williams hosted a Fire Safety Town Hall in October and Fire Chief John Sturdee and Fire Marshal Steven Conti shared some important fire safety updates and tips. With an expanded fire season, it’s important to do everything we can to safeguard our homes and property. Topics included defensible space, know your zone, preparing your home and more-take a look!

Check out this episode of Talk Around Town featuring the City of Fairfield’s Marketing and Outreach Team! Learn how this creative group works behind the scenes to promote city events, engage with the community, and keep residents informed about important updates. From social media campaigns to public outreach, discover what goes into making Fairfield’s voice heard.

In this edition of Talk Around Town, Public Works Assistant Engineer Jason Riley provides an update on the Lopes Road restoration effort with the City of Benicia near I-680. He explains the project’s complexities, including slope stabilization, erosion control, and the reestablishment of water utility lines for both Fairfield and Benicia. Riley also highlights the collaboration with state and fede...

In this episode of Talk Around Town, City Manager David Gassaway interviews Assistant to the City Manager, Anna Guiles, about the Sister City program and upcoming opportunities to host students and chaperones from Fairfield's Sister City of Nagasaki, Japan.

Big changes are happening on Clay Bank Rd to accommodate housing expansion and related traffic. There will also be adaptive traffic signals, sidewalks, and bike lanes for additional flow and safety. This project is developer-led and all plans are reviewed and approved by the City prior to the start of work. During the project, the City conducts inspections at key points to verify the quality of wo...

Did you know that the City has fire prevention goats  ? Just kidding, but really, the sheep, goats and cattle have an uncanny knaaaaack  for finding and eating flammable vegetation! Our grazing program saves water, staff time, and creates a more effective fire buffer that is gentle on our environment.  We’ve already completed the “first pass” of abatement (700 acres) but our furry friends will be...

On this episode of Talk Around Town, Assistant City Manager, Savita Chaudhary walks us through the City’s newest innovation-the transparency portal. This portal will give the public access to important information including story maps, City goals and priorities, Capital Improvement projects, data, and budget. To view the portal, visit https://transparency.fairfield.ca.gov.

On this episode of Talk Around Town, City Manager David Gassaway talks to Officer Parker Whipple from the Homeless Intervention Team (HIT) and explores their daily responsibilities, inter-departmental relationships, and insights into the overall operation designed to help reduce homelessness in Fairfield.

On this episode of Talk Around Town, City Manager David Gassaway talks to Chief Building Official Jeff Thomas and Fire Inspector Trent Herron about building safety, permitting, and fire safety. Tune in to learn more!

City Manager David Gassaway and Streets Manager Dan Camara delve into the topic of street repairs and explore the various factors influencing the approach for each repair job.  For more information on streets, visit fairfield.ca.gov./streets.

Want to make a real difference in our community? Volunteer your time at the Food Bank! There are so many opportunities available which you can access on their website https://www.foodbankccs.org/ . Want to donate instead? $5 = 10 meals!

City Manager David Gassaway and Housing Services Sr Management Analyst LaTanya Terrones are on-site at the new Fairhaven Commons Project to talk more about affordable housing and other services the Housing Services Department offers.  If you want to find out about the services and programs mentioned in this episode, visit fairfield.ca.gov/affordable.

On this episode, guests Michael Hether and Nigel Browne from Public Works Water Utility discuss the creation of PUMP (Public Utility Master Plan). The plan will identify and prioritize major categories of projects across the entire water system, and serve as a planning tool to ensure our water system remains adequately funded for decades to come. 

February is Black History Month and we're commemorating it by talking to two individuals who lead local organizations committed to promoting, empowering, and uplifting not only the black community, but all communities.

In this episode, the David's chat about what's currently happening in our City's fleet division including budgeting, responsibilities, and long-term goals. Fleet Manager David Renschler also addresses the unique challenges that face fleet, and its electric future. Tune in to find out more! Are you interested in working for our fleet division? There are several mechanic opportunities...

Find out what's happening around town and how to stay safe this holiday season.