June Update from Supervisor Sackett

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JUNE 2024

BUDGET HEARINGS FIRE SAFE MARIN: HOME INSURANCE PRESCRIBED BURN RAINWATER CATCHMENT NUTRITION AND CONNECTION SAN RAFAEL TRANSIT CENTER HAVE YOU HEARD? WHAT I'M WATCHING

 

Dear Neighbors,

Summer is here, and there are many opportunities for outings within District 1! Here are some options to consider:

• San Rafael Summer Farmers Market on 4th Street 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Thursday evenings
• Friends of China Camp events at China Camp State Park
• Marin County Fair, July 3 - 7. My family always loves the Ferris wheel! And if rides aren't your thing, there are concerts, fair food, and a variety of exhibits to explore.
  • Marin Transit will be free on all fixed route buses between July 3 - 7.
  • SMART will add late-night trains after the fireworks.
  • Marin County Bicycle Coalition will offer free bike valet service from 11 AM to 11 PM near the main gate in front of the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium.

• Marin County Free Library
  • Summer Adventure Journals for kids ages 0-12, available for pickup at any County library
  • An extensive catalog of materials and events.
• Marin Public Health Fruit and Veggie Fest, June 29 from 11 AM to 2 PM, 3420 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael
• McNears Beach Park
  • McNears Pool, open Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 10 AM to 5 PM
    
• McInnis Park
  • Art in the Park: Summer Solstice Celebration, June 20th 4 PM to 6 PM
  • S'mores and Fireworks, July 3rd, 8 PM to 10 PM

Wishing you all a fun, safe and relaxing summer. Whether you are looking forward to enjoying more time outdoors or curling up with books, there is something for everyone to enjoy in our beautiful Marin.

PS: There are lots of free and discounted transit offerings throughout the Bay Area this summer if you want to be car free for a summer adventure. Marin Transit is free for youth 18 and under through August and SMART is free for youth and older adults.

 

BUDGET HEARINGS

 

The Office of the County Executive will present a balanced budget to the Board of Supervisors at the public hearings on June 24 - 26 that reflects the following priorities:

• Building a racially equitable community
• Investing in County infrastructure
• Preserving and increasing affordable housing choices and addressing homelessness
• Addressing County workforce recruitment and retention
• Reducing carbon emissions and adapting to climate change
• Enhancing disaster preparedness

The Monday, June 24 session begins at 9 AM with opportunity for public comment. Those interested in contributing comments may join online or in the Board chamber at Suite 330, Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael. The hearings continue at 1:30 PM Tuesday, and the final Wednesday session starts at 1:30 PM. A detailed schedule will be uploaded to the Board’s webpage by June 20. Copies of the proposed 2024-2026 budget are available online. I want to hear your feedback. Please share your thoughts with me by June 24.

 

FIRE SAFE MARIN: HOME INSURANCE

 

Streaming Live from MarinTV Studio
Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Join on Zoom, Facebook, or watch on Comcast Channel 30

What will you do if your home insurance gets canceled or is not renewed? This is a worry that looms over too many of us in Marin, and a reality that I am hearing from residents.

Join Fire Safe Marin on June 17 at 6 PM for a Special Edition of Wildfire Watch TV. Learn what options are available if you lose your insurance and what you can do to protect your home’s vulnerability – both to insurance loss and wildfire.

Want to stay informed about fire prevention and access resources? Subscribe to Fire Safe Marin.

 

PRESCRIBED BURN

 

A prescribed burn scheduled for June 20 and 21 in the St Vincent's area of San Rafael may produce smoke in Novato and San Rafael. Smoke will also be in full view to commuters on Highway 101. Please refrain from calling 9-1-1 to report smoke from the burn area. 

 

RAINWATER CATCHMENT

 

While we were fortunate to have significant rainfall this winter, rainwater is precious. There are incentives available for residents and businesses to collect rainwater for reuse. The Board allocated $20,000 in funding for the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program to bolster Marin Water and the North Marin Water District incentive programs. Learn more about the increased rebate opportunities and how to apply.

 

NUTRITION AND CONNECTION

 

Making ends meet in Marin often isn't easy, and some of us need assistance to ensure good nutrition for ourselves and our families every day. Because food insecurity increases risk for a wide range of health problems, food access is a health equity priority.

CalFresh provides monthly benefits for purchasing food for lower-income residents. The number of Marin residents enrolled in CalFresh increased from 9,182 to 15,684, between 2019 and 2024. It is imperative that everyone eligible for food benefits knows how to access a food debit card through CalFresh. If you know someone who might qualify for CalFresh, apply online at https://BenefitsCal.com or call 877-410-8817 to have an application mailed. 

Looking to meet someone for lunch? Marin Health and Human Services provides Congregate Meals for adults age 60+. For more information or to sign up, call 415-473-INFO (4636). I enjoyed a round of bingo last month following a Congregate Meal. These meals provide an opportunity to enjoy lunch while making new friends or catching up with longtime ones.

 

SAN RAFAEL TRANSIT CENTER

 

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is amid a multi-year process to develop a new transit center for San Rafael. Your feedback is important to shape the design. To learn more, please visit GoldenGate.org/SRTC. You can also leave a message for the project team by calling 415-257-4444 or emailing SRTC@goldengate.org. Consider joining an upcoming open house to engage with the project team:

Lunes 24 de junio, 5:30 PM - Note: This event is only in Spanish.
Virtual por Canal Alliance Facebook Live, @CanalAlliance.SanRafael
Este evento será solo en español. 
Detalles: Súmate a una jornada de puertas abiertas a la comunidad para aprender sobre el diseño de un nuevo centro de tránsito cerca de la ubicación actual en el centre de San Rafael.

Tuesday, June 25, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
In-person at Vivalon Café (999 Third Street, San Rafael)
Details: This event will provide an opportunity for you to review the proposed designs, speak with the project team, ask questions, and provide further input on specific aspects of the project. This event will be in-person in English with Spanish language support.

 

HAVE YOU HEARD?

 

WHAT I'M WATCHING

San Rafael Mayor Kate Colin is featured in this CBS Sunday Morning story, she spoke about the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming Grants Pass v. Johnson decision. This story outlines the complexities of addressing homelessness and encampments, from how to best serve unhoused people, to building housing, to ensuring public safety and access to public spaces for all.

We are excited to announce the grand opening of Marin County's Emergency Command Center! This state-of-the-art facility integrates fire and emergency medical services for unified, efficient countywide response times. Thank you to Marin County Fire Chief Weber and all the partners who made this possible. 

 

 

Please stay in touch,