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Over the past month, I had the pleasure of participating in several community events. We enjoyed inspiring conversations, recognized dedicated community members, and were reminded of the many impactful collaborations we have here in Marin. It has been a memorable month. Sharing a few of the highlights in photos!
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Celebrating former District 5 Supervisor Judy Arnold’s induction into the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame with “our” Aides Tanya Albert and Leslie Weber.
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Had a wonderful evening with the Marin County Farm Bureau and the hardworking agricultural families who are steadfast in providing us with fresh, sustainable food.
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Delivering meals as part of Vivalon’s March for Meals campaign. What a pleasure it was to meet and visit with Novato resident, Joyce.
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Touring the amazing work of Marin Humane with Nancy McKenney and Keri Fennell.
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The Safe Routes to School program would not be possible without the help of these dedicated volunteers!
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Novato’s Gnoss Airport is home to the North America Cirrus Training Center of the Year: Scanlon Aviation. Congratulations Patrick Scanlon and team!
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Spring is back and so is our Annual Spring Into Community! Spring Into Community is an opportunity for me to highlight some of the great work and initiatives our county teams are working on and how we (me and you!) can participate.
Detailed here are the events my team and I will participate in the coming months – and we hope you are able to join us at one or more of them!
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Black Point Spruce Up
Sunday, April 6, 2025
9:00 AM – Noon
Black Point Boat Launch, Novato
Pre-registration Required
Join fellow community members, Marin County Parks staff, and the District 5 team for a morning of landscape maintenance and litter removal at the Black Point Boat Launch. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on our local environment while enjoying the outdoors!
Water and snacks will be provided, but please bring your own water bottle and gloves. Everyone ages 12 and up is welcome to participate (children must be accompanied by an adult). Pre-registration is required, and you can sign up easily through the Marin County Parks website. We hope to see you there!
In addition to preserving, protecting, and enriching Marin County’s Parks and Open Space Preserves (including 39 parks and 34 open space preserves!), our Parks team offers a variety of awesome events and volunteer activities year-round that provide great opportunities for our community to get outside, have fun, learn, explore the outdoors, and give back to the special places where we love to recreate. I encourage you to check out the Marin County Parks website to learn more.
Novato Stories and Rhyme Wiggle Time
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Novato Library: 1720 Novato Blvd, Novato
With a name like Novato Stories and Rhyme Wiggle Time, how could you not want to join! This event is targeted for young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Kids will enjoy an interactive experience with singing, dancing, and reading some wonderful stories while building pre-reading skills.
I am really looking forward to this event, as I will be joining the Storytime Team and reading a book or two!
Novato Stories and Rhyme Wiggle Time is offered every Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the Novato Library. Pre-registration is not required.
The Marin County Free Library offers a wide variety of events for people of all ages ranging from storytime for young children, adult book clubs, art exhibits, and one-on-one tech support sessions. Check out the full calendar of opportunities on the Marin County Free Library website.
Congregate Lunch
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Noon - 1:00 PM
Margaret Todd Senior Center: 1560 Hill Rd, Novato
Must be 60+ years / Pre-Registration Required – Details below
If you are 60 years or older, I invite you to join me and my team for lunch at the Margaret Todd Senior Center on May 8. Also joining us will be City of Novato Mayor Tim O’Connor and District 5 Marin County Aging Commissioners Peter Rubens and Sylvia Barry.
Congregate Meals are provided at the Margaret Todd Senior Center every Tuesday and Thursday at noon. Meals are provided at no cost, although there is a voluntary contribution of $3.00 per meal.
To attend a congregate meal, you must make a reservation in advance. The deadline is the Thursday of the week before you plan to attend (if you would like to join us on May 8, the deadline to register is May 1). To sign up to attend a lunch event, call 415-473-INFO (4636).
The Congregate Meals program is administered by the Marin County Aging and Adult Services Team in partnership with Community Action Marin, who provides the meals for the lunches. With one of the largest populations of older adults in California, Aging and Adult Services is an important area of focus at the County and in Marin. This team provides services and supports for older adults and persons with disabilities to promote quality of life and independence – including nutrition services, and that’s where our Congregate Meals program comes in! At these lunches, older adults can enjoy a hot and nutritious meal, in a fun and social setting with other seniors.
Energy Efficiency and Electrification Fair
May 31, 2025
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Novato – More details to come!
The county's Sustainability Team is excited to collaborate with the City of Novato and North Marin Community Services in the upcoming Bright Futures: Energy Efficiency and Electrification Fair in Novato. This will be a great opportunity to learn how to make your business and home more energy efficient. You'll have the opportunity to learn how to lower your energy bills, chat with local contractors about the installation process, experience EVs and electric appliances firsthand, and more.
My team and I will be at the County of Marin's Sustainability Team table from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM with lots of great information on hand to share. The planning efforts are just getting underway for this event, so stay tuned for more details!
Looking for information on sustainability before this event? The county's Sustainability Team is here to help. Check out their website which is filled with lots of great information about green building, energy efficient programs for residents, answers to your electrification questions, upcoming event opportunities, and much more!
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In 2024, as part of the Marin County Executive's office, the Economic Vitality Division was established to strengthen and sustain a diverse, inclusive, and thriving economy in Marin. I’m pleased to share Marin County's first Economic Vitality Report covering a wide-ranging analysis of economic trends, opportunities, and challenges. In this report you’ll find an overview of state and national indicators, as well as Marin-specific information including an economic snapshot, sales tax data, commercial vacancy rates, income, spending, business and labor market characteristics, and community demographics. The county plans to release this report on a semi-annual basis and post it on the Economic Vitality Website.
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The Career Explorer Program is a great opportunity for local youth who may experience barriers to employment or other career development opportunities. This eight-week paid summer internship provides youth ages 15-21 years old with the unique experience of working with a multitude of County of Marin Departments, community agencies, and public education partners. Applications for summer 2025 are available now. The deadline to apply is May 9, 2025. If you have questions, please contact ywfc@marincounty.gov or call (415) 473-6675.
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District 5 is looking for community members who want to participate and engage with county government through service on a board or commission. Board and commission members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serve in an advisory role to help direct policy by providing important review and recommendations. We are seeking applicants for two vacancies.
Disaster and Citizens Corps Council
This seat is open to any resident in the District 5 Supervisorial District.
The duties of the Disaster and Citizens Corps Council are to review, evaluate, and communicate to decision makers and the public on all matters pertaining to disaster preparedness.
This board meets quarterly. For more information and to apply, visit the Disaster and Citizens Corps Council webpage.
Marin Emergency Radio Authority Oversight Committee
This seat is open to any resident in the District 5 Supervisorial District.
The duties of the Marin Emergency Radio Authority (MERA) Citizen's Oversight Committee are to review all Measure A related expenditures, annual reports, and independent compliance audits for consistency with the voter-approved Marin County Emergency Communications and 911 Response Measure Ordinance of the County of Marin to Authorize the Levy of a Special Parcel Tax to Finance Public Safety Services.
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The Marin County Youth Commission is hosting a Cultural Fusion Fair on April 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Terra Linda High School. This is a free community event that will have exciting workshops, food vendors, community organizations, and an opportunity to celebrate different cultures and empower communities of color in Marin. All are welcome to attend!
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As your Supervisor, I welcome and encourage you to connect, share your concerns, and your ideas. We want to hear from you! Please use the contact information below to reach out to the District 5 Team. A reply to this email doesn’t come directly to my office, and I’d like to respond to you in a timely manner.
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