July Update from Supervisor Sackett

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JULY 2025

CASA CANAL TAY BRIDGE PROJECT CROP & LIVESTOCK REPORTS ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE AED SCAVENGER HUNT AND SIDEWALK CPR HOW DO YOU TRAVEL IN MARIN? LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT SKILLED TRADES INTERN OR HIRE? OPENINGS ON COUNTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARDS IN COMMUNITY HAVE YOU HEARD? WHAT I'M READING RESOURCES

Dear Neighbors,

Summer is in full swing, and I hope you’re finding time to relax. One of my favorite moments this summer was counting down to the opening of the Marin County Fair as President of the Board of Supervisors. It was a joy to see so many excited fairgoers, including families, neighbors, and longtime friends, all coming together to enjoy the Fair. 

I loved strolling through the competitive entries and spotting familiar names on the exhibits. We have so much talent and creativity in our community, including: Bonnie Marmor's photography, Cole Gibson's junior category photography, Guila Rice's baked goods, a Kadota fig tree from the Marin Bonsai Club, and Shirley Fischer's squash. I was happy to sponsor the creative writing exhibit. 

And I felt proud that the Fair lived up to its title as the greenest in the world, with refillable water stations, compostable foodware, clearly labeled waste sorting bins, bike parking, and public transportation options. SMART saw a 58% increase in ridership with 6,700 trips to and from the Civic Center station during the five days of the Fair. 

 

CASA CANAL

 

On June 27, we celebrated the grand opening of Casa Canal. This adaptive reuse project, funded with Project Homekey dollars, converted a vacant office building into homes for people exiting homelessness. The property is managed by Eden Housing. These 41 units of permanent housing in San Rafael, furnished by Make It Home, provide residents with support including mental health services. Located across the street from the Marin Health and Wellness Campus, the building offers residents nearby access to public transportation, shopping, medical services, recreation, and employment opportunities. I had the opportunity to be part of the groundbreaking for this project in June 2023, and it was a joy to be at the grand opening alongside our partners. 

 

TAY BRIDGE PROJECT

 

This month, Marin County's Health and Human Services, in partnership with Catholic Charities, launched the Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Bridge Project—a transitional housing initiative for young adults experiencing homelessness. The program will support 20 youth with trauma-informed housing and intensive case management. The goal is to stop long-term homelessness before it starts. Youth homelessness is often hidden, but the costs are significant. Left unaddressed, it can lead to long-term housing instability, justice system involvement, and serious health issues. The TAY Bridge Project follows the proven Transitional Housing-Rapid Rehousing model, offering a structured launchpad toward independence.

 

CROP AND LIVESTOCK REPORTS

 

At the July 8 Board of Supervisors meeting, we received annual reports regarding the state of Marin's agriculture industry over the past year. While the Crop and Livestock report is a requirement of the California Food and Agricultural Code, it also serves a vital role in making agricultural data accessible. Unlike previous years, where the focus was largely on production, this year’s Economic Contributions of Marin County Agriculture report provides a more comprehensive analysis, including the broader economic impact of agriculture in our region.

This transparency helps highlight the significant role agriculture plays in Marin’s economy. The agricultural industry in Marin supports approximately 1,081 jobs, generating about $704,643 per day, and contributing an estimated $257.2 million annually to the local economy. Of that total, $83.8 million comes directly from agricultural production—including field crops, livestock, and related products. This figure represents a 2% decline from 2023’s gross value of $85.3 million. The remaining share of agriculture’s economic contribution stems from the multiplier effect where local spending stimulates further economic activity.

Marin Farm Fresh Map

What can you do to support local agriculture? You can use this map to learn where to buy direct from Marin farms, ranches, and producers.

 

ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE

 

Every year, millions of older adults across the nation are targeted by financial scams and fraud. It can happen to anyone. Elder and dependent care abuse refers to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Broadly defined, abuse may be: physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental or emotional abuse, financial abuse, and/or neglect or self-neglect. Help spread awareness by sharing this with your friends and family. 

Marin Adult Protective Services responds to reports of possible abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect involving older adults age 60+ and disabled, dependent adults age 18+. To report neglect or abuse, call Adult Protective Services at: (415) 473-2774, 24-hours/7 days per week. 

 

EMBER STOMP ART CONTEST

 

Marin students in grades K–12  are invited to submit original artwork that celebrates what they love — and how they can help protect it from wildfire. Enter by August 8th for a chance to be part of a public showcase at Ember Stomp 2025.

What We Love, We Protect: A Creative Journey Toward a Fire-Safe Marin.

Creative Sparks:

• Draw a fire-smart yard! Show us how you'd design a home that is both beautiful and wildfire-safe.
• Imagine a wildfire prevention superhero. Who helps protect your neighborhood—and how?
• Design a wildfire safety poster with a message your community needs to hear!

To learn more, visit the FireSafe Marin Website. Email questions to artcontest@firesafemarin.com.

 

 

OPENINGS ON COUNTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARDS

 

The application deadline is 5 PM Friday, August 1, 2025, for candidates with expertise in real estate, accounting, law, or property appraisal to apply as potential new members of Assessment Appeals Board #1 and Assessment Appeals Board #2.

Appointed by the Marin County Board of Supervisors, members of the Assessment Appeals Boards hear appeals by property owners regarding value assessments by the County Assessor’s Office. In recent years, the caseload of the state-mandated Assessment Appeals Board has necessitated hearings about every four weeks. There are two separate Appeals Boards, each with three members, and appeals are heard alternately by the two boards and may include additional meetings.  Board members receive a stipend each meeting. Applicants must include documentation of qualifying experience with their application to the Clerk of the Board. Employees of an assessor's office within the past three years are not eligible.

Additional information is also available on the State Board of Equalization website. You can apply online or learn more about the application process by calling the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 415-473-7331. You can request an application form via email or in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors,  3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 329, San Rafael, CA 94903.

 

IN COMMUNITY

 

HAVE YOU HEARD?