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Southern Marin Scoop - June 2024 |
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Dear Friends and Neighbors in Southern Marin
As we honor the significance of Juneteenth, I wanted to invite you to a series of meaningful and engaging events in our community. These events not only celebrate our shared history but also provide opportunities for us to come together, learn, and grow.
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This day represents a pivotal moment in American history, highlighting the resilience and enduring spirit of African Americans. It serves as a reminder of our ongoing journey towards equality and justice for all.
On another note, I hope you will join me and the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District at a Community Open House to help guide the design of the new transit center in downtown San Rafael, June 25, as well as at the
Marin Housing Authority, Golden Gate Village and Burbank Housing Community Event on June 29 to talk about the renovation of Marin City's Golden Gate Village. Finally, Fire Safe Marin is hosting a Wildfire Watch TV Special about Home Insurance on Monday, June 17. Be sure to tune in.
I have also shared images from some of the events my district aides and I have been fortunate to attend over the past few weeks. Spring is festive time in Marin, and I hope we are able to connect over the summer months. Please contact my office if you have any questions.
All the Best,
Stephanie
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Board of Supervisors Resolution Honoring Juneteenth
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The Marin County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution at the June 4, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting recognizing and celebrating June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth Independence Day in Marin County.
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Mill Valley Freedom Festival, June 15
Mill Valley Recreation, along with the City of Mill Valley, will host the second annual Juneteenth celebration this year called the Freedom Festival at Tamalpais High School this Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
This event is all about honoring our past through the celebration of African American Independence Day with live music, food, basketball tournament, activities for all ages and more! Big thanks to Hip Hop For Change for putting together an amazing lineup again this year!
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Tiburon Juneteenth Celebration, June 15
Mark your calendar for the annual Juneteenth Celebration on Main Street!
Head to downtown Tiburon with the family this Saturday, June 15, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. to enjoy:
World-renowned drummer Harold Jones and his 18-piece band, The Bossmen; The Buffalo Soldiers motorcycle club and their horses; poetry by Amber Allen-Pierson; fun and games for kids, including complimentary face painting and arts and crafts; Juneteenth literature, made available by the Belvedere-Tiburon Library, Ethiopian coffee & Swahili Spot Tanzanian food, and plenty of refreshments by downtown restaurants.
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Marin City Juneteenth Festival, June 22
This year, the Marin City Juneteenth Festival is on Saturday, Jan. 22 at Rocky Graham Park. The theme is Umoja—a Swahili word meaning Unity, which is also the first principle of Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday. The sub-theme is "United, we are stronger."
The Marin City Festival is the largest annual festival of Black African Arts and Culture in the North Bay Area. The Marin City Juneteenth Festival highlights local vendors and small businesses who come together in an African Marketplace to share knowledge, food, fashion, jewelry, art, books, and more for all who attend an opportunity to experience African Culture, shop local, and enjoy top-notch performances.
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Marin County Free Library Juneteenth Resources
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As a reminder, all branches of the Marin County Free Library will be closed on June 19, 2024 in celebration of Juneteenth. You are invited to explore all the many library resources curated for Juneteenth education and celebration. Together, let's celebrate freedom, embrace cultural richness, and deepen our understanding of our shared history. |
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 San Rafael Transit Center Open House
Please join The Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District at a Community Open House to help guide the design of the new transit center in downtown San Rafael!
The Open House will be on Tuesday, June 25 at the Vivalon Cafe located at 999 3rd St., from 5:30 -7:30 PM. Materials and staff will be available in English and Spanish. You can learn more at: goldengate.org/SRTC
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (Bridge District) has started a multi-year process to develop a new transit center for San Rafael. Several government agencies are partners with the Bridge District to identify a new transit center site and configuration that will provide for the current and future mobility needs of San Rafael and Marin County.
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.
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Marin Housing Authority, Golden Gate Village and Burbank Housing Community Event
 Marin Housing Authority, in partnership with the Golden Gate Village Resident Council, would like to invite you to a community event to present the new GGV Council Board and introduce Burbank Housing and Team (architects, etc.) to residents. The event will take place in the multipurpose room at the Martin Luther King Jr. Academy on Saturday, June 29 between noon-2:30 p.m. I hope to see you there!
Wildfire Watch TV Special about Home Insurance
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Ready Marin City Emergency Preparedness Fair
 Pictured here with Greer Westerink, Felecia Gaston and Sarah Canson at the Ready Marin City Preparedness Fair, June 8.
Marin City Historical Exhibit with California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
 I toured the Marin City Historical Exhibit at the Marin County Office of Education on May 29 with (from left) Superintendent of Schools John Carroll, Felecia Gaston, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, Assemblymember Damon Connolly, Mike Grant and Julian Jeffries to discuss the curriculum developed by Dominican University and The Marin County Free Library.
Countywide Emergency Command Center Opening
 The new Marin Emergency Command Center opened on June 12. Helping to cut the ribbon are (from left) County Executive Derek Johnson, Supervisor Mary Sackett, Supervisor Dennis Rodoni, Supervisor Eric Lucan and Marin County Fire Chief Jason Weber.
North-South Greenway Ribbon Cutting
 In May, we celebrated the opening of the North-South Greenway Old Redwood Highway Multi-Use Path in Larkspur with fellow Supervisors, the Transportation Authority of Marin, and Larkspur councilmembers.
County of Marin Emergency Operations Center Tour
 On May 28, I took a tour of Marin's Emergency Operations Center with (from left) PG&E's Mark VanGorder, Aide Doreen Gounard, PG&E's Sashi Sabaratnam, Chief Jason Weber and the County's Director of Emergency Management, Steven Torrence.
Marin County Commission on Aging Health Forum
 The Marin County Commission on Aging hosted a Health Forum, May 30, featuring a cross-cultural conversation on what it's like to age in Marin. Two Southern Marin commissioners include current Commission Chair, Kristi Denton Cohen (Mill Valley) and Everett Brandon (Marin City).
Golden Gate National Recreation Area Tour
 On May 29, I toured the Golden Gate National Recreation Area trails above and around Marin City with Chief Ranger, Chad Marin, along with Aides Doreen Gounard and Jen Imbimbo.
Floating Homes Association Day in the Park
 It was another beautiful day at the Floating Homes Association Spring Day in the Park, May 19. Sausalito City Councilmember Jill Hoffman, California Assemblymember Damon Connolly and I helped judge the Pet Parade and Costume contest, and you can see us here with some of the winners.
Bike to Wherever Day 2024
 Pictured here with fellow bike enthusiasts to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bay Area Bike to Work Day — now Bike to Wherever Days (BTWD) in May. I hope to see you on the trails!
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Board of Supervisors To Receive Proposed Budget for 2024-2026
With moderate economic growth expected and concerns of the state funding shortfalls, the Marin County Office of the County Executive will present a balanced budget to the Board of Supervisors at the public hearings on June 24-26.
Compared to last year’s budget, the total County Budget, across all funds, is $814.9 million and increasing by 4%. The General Fund Budget of $618 million is increasing by 4% compared to the prior year.
The Proposed Budget, introduced to the Board[External] during the June 4 meeting, is balanced and structurally sound. It invests in existing services makes ongoing commitments to previously grant-funded, high-priority initiatives to address homelessness and respond to emergencies, among others.
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Marin County Fair 2024 Theme: ‘Make a Splash!’
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From July 3-7, the Marin County Fair will return with the theme Make a Splash!, celebrating one of our most precious natural resources — water!
From the splash of the ocean waves to water conservation during drought times, to sea level rise and local marine life, water is especially relevant and important in Marin County. The 2024 Marin County Fair will pay homage, educate, and entertain our community with water-related partnerships, and water-themed competitive exhibits categories.
The fair will also include favorites such as the juried fine arts and photography exhibit, headline concerts, carnival rides, sheepdog trials, a petting zoo, fireworks every night, and your favorite fair food.
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 I was fortunate to take part in one of the Outdoor Art Club's Speaker Series' presentations to discuss flood control concerns for Marin County, specifically Mill Valley and Southern Marin. The effects of climate change, including more frequent and intense storms, sea-level rise, and changing precipitation patterns, pose additional challenges for managing flood risks. The county continues to adapt its strategies, working towards sustainable solutions and collaborating with regional and state agencies to mitigate the impact of flooding on the community. Flooding at Manzanita, the Highway 1 exit and Marin City as well as other relevant issues were discussed.
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