by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | July 6, 2026 VALLEJO – Days after Vallejo City Hall confirmed it had no plans to fill the assistant city manager position following the upcoming departure of Gillian Haen, the city has reversed course, stating that the position will be in filled. City spokesman Robert Briseño emailed JohnGlidden.com on Monday,Continue reading “Vallejo officials ‘clarify’ future of assistant city manager position, saying it will be filled”
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Vallejo has ‘no plans’ to fill assistant city manager position amid anticipated vacancy
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | July 1, 2026 VALLEJO – Assistant City Manager Gillian Haen has been hired as Chico’s next permanent city manager — after spending the past seven-years in various senior-level positions for the city of Vallejo. The Vallejo Times-Herald first to reported the news on Wednesday. Haen’s employment agreement is expected toContinue reading “Vallejo has ‘no plans’ to fill assistant city manager position amid anticipated vacancy”
Vallejo extends application deadline for city boards and commissions
by JohnGlidden.com staff report | glid24@protonmail.com | June 25, 2026 VALLEJO – City Hall announced Thursday that it has extended the deadline for residents interested in applying for a city board, committee, or commission position. The deadline to submit an application is now 5 p.m., Monday, July 6. “These groups help guide local decisions, shape policy,Continue reading “Vallejo extends application deadline for city boards and commissions”
Nomination period opens for Vallejo City Council candidates on July 13
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 24, 2026 VALLEJO – It’s that time again as the Vallejo community will head to the polls on November 3 to pick three councilmembers. The nomination period will open at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, July 13 for persons interested in seeking election to the Vallejo City Council this fall.Continue reading “Nomination period opens for Vallejo City Council candidates on July 13”
Vallejo’s assistant city managers received 5% raises while serving as acting CEO
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 22, 2026 VALLEJO – Vallejo’s assistant city managers each received a temporary five percent raise while serving as acting city manager prior to the hiring of interim Harry Black in mid-May, according to records released to JohnGlidden.com via a public records request. Gillian Haen, who has served as assistantContinue reading “Vallejo’s assistant city managers received 5% raises while serving as acting CEO”
Vallejo’s newest deputy police chief to earn $276,000 annually
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 13, 2026 VALLEJO – Deputy Police Chief Sanjay Ramrakha will make $276,593 in annual salary assisting in the overall management and administration of the Vallejo Police Department. Ramrakha’s promotional offer letter, showing his new salary, was released to JohnGlidden.com via a public records request. He was promoted to theContinue reading “Vallejo’s newest deputy police chief to earn $276,000 annually”
Vallejo Planning Commission to hold public hearing on electric vehicle charging stations
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 13, 2026 VALLEJO – The Vallejo Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing early next week to review a proposed ordinance establishing an expedited permit process for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations around town. The commission will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, June 15 toContinue reading “Vallejo Planning Commission to hold public hearing on electric vehicle charging stations”
Vallejo releases salary data on new public works director, more than a month after his starting date
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 12, 2026 VALLEJO – More than a month after Leonard “Brad” Job began as the Vallejo’s newest public works director, city hall released his salary data, on Friday, June 12, in response to a public records request from JohnGlidden.com. Job, who began with the city on May 4, willContinue reading “Vallejo releases salary data on new public works director, more than a month after his starting date”
Vallejo City Council to meet in closed again to review mayor’s ‘demand’ for legal defense
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 8, 2026 VALLEJO – For the third time since mid-April, the Vallejo City Council will meet in closed session to discuss a “demand” by Mayor Andrea Sorce for “Defense Counsel, Indemnification, Litigation Hold.” The closed session meeting is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Monday night (June 8). Little is knownContinue reading “Vallejo City Council to meet in closed again to review mayor’s ‘demand’ for legal defense”
Vallejo seeks applicants for city boards, committees and commissions
JohnGlidden.com Staff Report | glid24@protonmail.com | June 7, 2026 VALLEJO – Do you want to make a difference in the city of Vallejo? Then you’re in luck. City officials are inviting residents to apply for one of the many open positions on Vallejo’s various boards, committees and commissions. “These groups help guide local decisions, shape policy,Continue reading “Vallejo seeks applicants for city boards, committees and commissions”
Vallejo City Council asked to hire outside legal firm to investigate personnel complaint
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 4, 2026 VALLEJO – The Vallejo City Council will meet during a special meeting next week to approve an agreement with an outside legal firm to investigate a personnel complaint. During the special meeting called for Monday, June 8, the council will mull over whether to approve the serviceContinue reading “Vallejo City Council asked to hire outside legal firm to investigate personnel complaint”
Vallejo to host city council candidate meeting
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 2, 2026 VALLEJO – Considering a run for the Vallejo City Council this November? Then, you are in luck. Vallejo’s City Clerk’s Office is hosting an informational city council candidate session from 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday, June 22 inside the Vallejo Room, located on the lower levelContinue reading “Vallejo to host city council candidate meeting”
Vallejo releases RFP for police auditor position
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | May 8, 2026 VALLEJO – Following years of delays, the city has begun its search for an independent police auditor that will be tasked with assisting Vallejo’s Police Oversight and Accountability Commission (POAC) on investigations regarding the Vallejo Police Department. The city released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on AprilContinue reading “Vallejo releases RFP for police auditor position”
Vallejo hires new public works director amid city hall shakeup
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | May 5, 2026 VALLEJO – Despite going through a shakeup at the city manager position, the city of Vallejo announced on Tuesday that Leonard “Brad” Job has been hired as the city’s newest public works director. Job was hired by outgoing City Manager Andrew Murray, the city’s public information officer,Continue reading “Vallejo hires new public works director amid city hall shakeup”
Former Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray receives $128,352 in severance pay
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | April 30, 2026 VALLEJO – Former City Manager Andrew Murray will walk away from Vallejo with $128,352 in severance pay, according to a resignation and separation agreement, obtained by JohnGlidden.com through a public records act request. The payout is equivalent to three months of Murray’s regular pay, $104,882, and $23,470Continue reading “Former Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray receives $128,352 in severance pay”
Vallejo City Council to name Harry Black as interim city manager
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | April 25, 2026 VALLEJO – The Vallejo City Council is set to name Harry Black as Vallejo’s interim city manager on Tuesday, April 28. Black, who most recently served as Stockton’s city manager, will begin in Vallejo on May 16, according to a staff report released on Saturday, April 25.Continue reading “Vallejo City Council to name Harry Black as interim city manager”
Vallejo experienced sharp increase in domestic violence cases in 2025; council subcommittee to review data
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | January 2, 2026 VALLEJO – The city experienced more than 400 domestic violence cases in 2025 as Vallejo saw a 38 percent increase in cases between January and October over the same timeframe in 2024, according to unverified data released by Vallejo police. Police said the increase could climb toContinue reading “Vallejo experienced sharp increase in domestic violence cases in 2025; council subcommittee to review data”
Proposed East Vallejo subdivision review pushed back until January
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | December 20, 2025 VALLEJO – As expected, the city’s Planning Commission agreed on Monday, December 15, to push back review of a proposed 51-unit East Vallejo housing subdivision until January. City staff requested the month delay as they seek more time to complete several conditions of approval. “The reason forContinue reading “Proposed East Vallejo subdivision review pushed back until January”
Cal Poly Maritime Academy closes Anchor Center in downtown Vallejo
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 13, 2025 VALLEJO – Cal Poly Maritime Academy’s push into downtown Vallejo has stalled, for now, as officials confirmed that the Anchor Center, meant to offer space to students and the community, has closed. “Staff reductions and attrition in recent years led to programming being removed from the university’sContinue reading “Cal Poly Maritime Academy closes Anchor Center in downtown Vallejo”
Greater Vallejo Recreation District to honor outgoing board members Aliga and Briseño
by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | November 11, 2025 VALLEJO – The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) Board of Directors is scheduled to honor two of its outgoing members during an upcoming board meeting on Thursday, November 13. Rizal Aliga and Robert Briseño will each be recognized by the board as their respective terms are setContinue reading “Greater Vallejo Recreation District to honor outgoing board members Aliga and Briseño”