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Dear District 4 Community,
As we all welcome springtime, I am pleased to share my latest newsletter, highlighting key policy updates and community initiatives. My focus this season is on enhancing community engagement and providing transparent updates on the progress of local governance.
I am excited to share events happening in April that foster community spirit and participation. From environmental clean-ups to informative forums, I hope to connect residents with the resources and opportunities that make our county a great place to live and work.
In policy news, there are two important items happening this month. First, the purchase of the former San Geronimo Golf Course which would improve emergency preparedness and restore important habitat for Coho Salmon and other species within the Lagunitas Creek watershed. Second, the County's Short-Term Rental Ordinance will be reviewed for coastal communities this week. This ordinance creates regulations to balance residential housing and visitor accommodations in unincorporated Marin County.
Stay informed and involved by reading our detailed policy updates and marking your calendars for upcoming events. Your participation is crucial to our collective success.
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P.S. My office is embracing diversity as a key to building a vibrant community. This month we are starting to provide our newsletters in both English and Spanish, to enhance accessibility and foster inclusivity. You will see both language versions in your inbox, please do not unsubscribe either, as it will take you off the entire list.
P.P.S. Encouraging friends to subscribe to this newsletter is a great way to keep everyone informed and connected.
 April is full of opportunities to get outside to welcome the return of warmer days and to find local community engagement and events. We have updated our website highlighting community events taking place in District 4 this month!
Fair Housing Month: Fair Housing laws protect residents from discriminatory housing practices (rental, sales, and financing). Learn more about programs and services available to you in Marin County spearheaded by the Community Development Agency.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: April is a time to raise awareness and to champion efforts to promote supportive environments and communities for children and families. A resolution sponsored by Supervisor Lucan, proclaimed, April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” and to provide an update from the Child Abuse Prevention Council’s planning efforts. Learn more about programs and services from the Marin Child Abuse Prevention Council.
Arts, Poetry, Culture, and Creativity Month: California and Marin County are home to a vibrant community of artists who contribute to our local economy, spark innovation and creativity, unify communities, drive tourism and revenue, and improve academic performance. Learn more about upcoming arts and events happening in Marin County on the Marin Arts and Culture Guide online.
National Library Week (April 7-13): Be sure to visit one of our amazing Marin County Free Libraries and check out the Anti-Racism & Equity Strategic Plan presented to the Board of Supervisors on April 2, 2024.
Native Plant Week (April 13-20): California has more native plant species than any other state! During native plant week, you learn more about gardening, natives and plant sales by the UC Marin Master Gardeners and Marin Chapter California Native Plant Society.
Earth Day (April 22): The Board of Supervisors will pass a resolution on April 16th to raise awareness about the importance of Earth Day, which in our opinion should be every day! The Board Meeting will have a full calendar of Earth Day events to join. You can also learn about what the County is doing to address plastics with the Reusable Foodware Ordinance and the work of Zero Waste Marin.
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 On April 2, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Geronimo Fire Station Project and approved the purchase of the property from the Trust for Public Land.
The approval to purchase includes potential property uses as 22 acres to house new County Fire Station facilities, undeveloped parcels ("front and back nine") for park use restricted by conservation property easements including hiking, biking, and equestrian access. This decision does not reflect an approval for the final Fire Station development, as that project will move forward following additional design/pre-work development, funding, and additional public outreach is conducted.
The purchase process should complete in the coming weeks, and I look forward to engaging with the community. Thank you to all of the community members who have tirelessly supported the County purchase of this property. Watch the Board of Supervisors April 2nd Agenda Item.
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 The Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance approved by the Board of Supervisors in January, will be reviewed by the California Coastal Commission on Thursday, April 11th. The Coastal Commission Staff Report recommends the Coastal Commissioners to adopt the STR Ordinance as submitted. The County worked for more than two years to develop reasonable regulations to ensure public health and safety, ample capacity to serve visitors.
The Board of Supervisors submitted a letter supporting the Staff Report recommendation, and Sarah Jones, Director of the Community Development Agency, will be attending the meeting in person on Thursday.
You can participate in the Coastal Commission meeting online, learn more and follow along at the Coastal Commission website.
 Marin Transit is seeking individuals who use public transit to participate in a focus group in early May 2024. Insight from riders of public transit is crucial to sharing future improvements to the local transit system. In the focus group, you will be able to share your experiences and suggestions.
Participants will receive a $50 gift card.
Complete this form by Friday, April 12th, if you are interested in participating.
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Marin County District 4 Team
Supervisor Rodoni, elected in 2016, and re-elected in March 2024, represents the residents of District 4 in the County of Marin. District 4 is the most geographically diverse district in the county, including coastal West Marin from
Dillon Beach to Muir Beach and Homestead Valley; inland agricultural and rural areas of Nicasio, Chileno Valley, San Geronimo Valley, and west Novato; and bayside and urban areas of east San Rafael, San Quentin, Corte Madera, and Larkspur.
County of Marin District Map
Supervisor Rodoni is one of five Supervisors responsible for the function of county government, serving as the governing board of the County Free Library and of many special districts such as Parks & Open Space District, Transit District, and the Housing Authority. The Board passes all ordinances governing the county and is responsible for seeing that mandated functions are properly discharged. The Board adopts the County budget; sets employee salaries and directs a wide variety of services to county residents.
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Dennis Rodoni
District 4 Supervisor
(415) 473-7331
Email Dennis
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