Summary
The fire department will buy a $1.19 million fireboat using a ~$690,000 federal grant plus $500,000 in Measure P funds. A March dock fire took over an hour to get fireboats from other cities; Vallejo's own boat would respond in under 10 minutes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $500,000 in one-time Measure P funds plus long-term maintenance and fuel costs absorbed into the operating budget.
Everyone living and working along Vallejo's 18 miles of shoreline, ferry terminals, and 750+ boat slips.
Taxpayers who believe Measure P funds should be spent strictly on roads or homelessness.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
The fire department will buy a $1.19 million fireboat using a ~$690,000 federal grant plus $500,000 in Measure P funds. A March dock fire took over an hour to get fireboats from other cities; Vallejo's own boat would respond in under 10 minutes.
Measure P Oversight Committee - Oct 14, 2026
The Vallejo Fire Department requested $500,000 in Measure P funds to match a federal port security grant for a new fireboat. The committee discussed the necessity of the boat for waterfront safety and whether it fits voter priorities.
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