STRATEGIC ACTION FOR LONG-TERM RESILIENCE For both Mayor Hernandez and Prebula, timing is everything. When Prebula joined the city in 2024, he and the mayor aligned immediately on a shared philosophy: seize the day. “If I had to put a quote on Suisun right now, it’s ‘carpe diem,’” says Prebula. “The opportunity is in front of us, but we can’t sit back. Historically, Suisun has experienced ebbs and flows. Now we want to commit fully to creating pathways that set us up not just for the next few years, but for decades.” Those pathways include balancing resident tax support, infill development, and smart annexation to build long-term sustainability. It’s a deliberate, multi-pronged approach that reflects the weight of the city’s recent challenges. “One of the catalysts for our resiliency plan was a tax measure set to expire in 2026,” Mayor Hernandez explains. “If we didn’t act, we would have faced dissolution. But we took the time to educate our residents, and the measure passed with nearly 73% support.” The extension provides Suisun with a 15-year runway to build its fiscal health and diversify its revenue. And residents’ support sends a clear message: they believe in the city’s potential. LIFTING LOCAL BUSINESSES Suisun’s downtown is one of its most vibrant assets, known for an eclectic mix of family-run restaurants and boutique shops. “Our downtown is built on small, family-owned businesses,” Mayor Hernandez says. “Each one is different. You’re not getting the same thing twice, and that’s what makes it special.” Local brewery True Symmetry continues to innovate, and the Solano Transportation Authority, based in 201 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07 SUISUN CITY, CA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 01
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