Hello!

One thing that keeps me inspired is knowing how hard this community works to ensure our most vulnerable populations are taken care of. Several years ago, the City leaders wisely took a leap of faith and acquired a defunct housing project on Oat Hill (near City Hall.) Now, standing in its place, is the Valley View Senior Housing Project. Construction has been underway since last fall, and another important milestone was reached today. The City’s non-profit partner (Satellite Affordable Housing Associates or “SAHA”) is now accepting applications for one-bedroom and two-bedroom units! There are a total of 69 units, and priority is being given to veterans as well as those seniors who live and/or work in American Canyon. Workshops to assist applicants with the process are scheduled on Thursdays beginning next week (May 17th) through June 14th at the Senior Multi-Use Center (2185 Elliott Dr.) from 10 AM-12 PM (no appointment necessary). The application deadline is June 15th. Move-in dates will be at the end of this year.

By now most of you should have received your ballot for the June 5th Primary Election. Be advised, the County Registrar is trying something new this time!  Napa County is a pilot County for the Voter's Choice Act and this election will be 100% Vote By Mail. This should make voting more convenient and accessible for the nearly 10,000 registered voters in American Canyon, and I implore each of you to make your voice heard. You can either return them by mail (don’t forget the stamp) or take them to a ballot drop box. Ballot drop boxes are located throughout the County, including one located just outside the main entrance at City Hall for your convenience. Mayor Garcia dropped his ballot off this morning and you can drop yours off too, 24 hours a day (and don't need postage if you use a ballot drop box).  

Jason B. Holley, City Manager

P.S. - We are renewing our request for your feedback on recreational cannabis in American Canyon and we’d like to hear from you through this short survey (now available in English, Espanol, and Tagalog!)

Mayor Leon Garcia and Napa County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk John Tuteur at the

ballot drop box located at American Canyon City Hall

Join us for our bimonthly city wide neighborhood watch meeting on Wednesday, May 16th from 6 - 8 PM, at the Council Chambers in City Hall. The training topic is Solicitors, Cons and Fraud, sign up now.

Chief Ortiz' monthly Neighborhood Watch Newsletter is available, read the latest about crime prevention in our community.

First Time Home-buyer Down Payment Assistance Workshop

This workshop will instruct first time home-buyers on the home buying and mortgage loan process, and inform them about the City's Down Payment Assistance Program eligibility criteria.

Thursday, May 17th, 6:30 PM

City Hall Council Chambers

Come Play at the Pool!

The Phillip West Aquatic Center is now open Saturdays and Sundays, from 2-5 PM, through September 30th.

Community Wide Yard Sale

Each year the City organizes a three day Community Wide Yard Sale the first weekend after Memorial Day.

This year's event will take place on Friday, June 1st through Sunday, June 3rd. Sign up for FREE to participate 1, 2 or all 3 days and we'll handle the advertising. Shoppers come from miles around for this exciting treasure hunt.

Community Calendar

The Friends of the American Canyon Library will host a book sale Thursday, May 17th, 12-7 PM, Friday, May 18th, 10 AM - 5 PM, and Saturday, May 19th, 10 AM - 4 PM.

Play Bingo and support Relay for Life on Friday, May 18th, 6 PM.

Join NapaGo for a hike at the wetlands to learn about birding and rivers on Saturday, May 19th at 8 AM.

Celebrate Cowboy Days and support SpiritHorse on Saturday, May 19th, 3-7 PM

Attend a free presentation on gut health on Saturday, May 19th, 2-4 PM.

You can find these events, and others on the Community Calendar. Add your event now.

The May edition of the official newsletter for active adults is available now.

Kidical Mass

May is National Bike Month! We invite kids and kids at heart to participate in a morning of bicycle fun TOMORROW, May 12th, 9 AM - 12 PM at Community Park II (20 Benton Way). There will be free bike check-ups, bicycle safety instruction for all ages, bike decorating, and a community bike ride followed by refreshments. This event is free, and open to all ages.