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Hello,
This past Memorial Day, we paused to remember and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It was a privilege to spend time with so many veterans and military families at the annual Marin County Veterans’ Council ceremony.
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The Board of Supervisors will consider approval of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–28 Budget on Monday, June 8 at 9:00 AM. If needed, budget hearings may be continued and resume on Wednesday, June 10 at 9:00 AM.
The proposed budget, totaling $902.6 million, continues to focus on delivering core services, preparing for economic uncertainty, and investing in community priorities.
The budget is guided by the priorities identified by the Board of Supervisors through the County’s budget workshops and community engagement process:
- Increasing affordable housing and homelessness response
- Building a racially equitable community
- Reducing emissions and building climate resilient communities
- Enhancing disaster and emergency preparedness
- Investing in Marin County’s infrastructure
- Improving community and economic vitality
Our budget must continue to serve and support our most vulnerable residents. The proposed budget continues and expands on the County’s commitment to our immigrant communities. The proposed investments in immigrant legal defense, stabilizing families facing immediate hardship, and partnerships with community-based organizations providing direct services and support are especially meaningful at this moment.
The proposed budget is structurally balanced while continuing to sustain core services, respond to emerging state and federal changes, and invest in community and infrastructure needs. Together, the budget and accompanying department workplans provide a clear framework for moving forward to support our Board priorities (noted above) - and ultimately the community we serve.
For more information about the budget, visit the County’s Budget Reports webpage. Agenda and materials for the June 8 public hearing will be posted on the Board of Supervisors Meetings webpage the Thursday before the meeting.
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It was an honor to celebrate Diane Ascher, Heart of Community Awardee, at the North Marin Community Services Hope in Bloom event. |
Recognizing May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an amazing team of county employees. |
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Next Stop: Healdsburg! It’s official we have broken ground and the SMART Healdsburg Rail Extension project is underway. |
The Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium renovations are well underway. Looking forward to the grand reopening early next year! |
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Exploring accessibility in action with Kevin Wright and Marin County Parks’ TerrainHopper. |
Another successful Bike to Wherever Day in the books - great turnout, weather, and impact. |
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The Board of Supervisors declared May 17 – 23, 2026 as “National Public Works Week” in Marin, providing an opportunity to recognize the essential contributions of public works professionals. Pictured with Public Works Director Chris Blunk and Assistant Director Michael Frost. |
Proud to support National Gun Violence Awareness Day with Janet Gennai-Rizzi of Moms Demand Action to honor and remember victims and survivors of gun violence and renew our commitment to reduce gun violence. |
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The June 2 statewide primary election is next week, and your voice matters! There are many convenient options to vote:
- Drop off your ballot at any drop box location.
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Vote Centers are available throughout the county. You can register to vote, drop off your ballot, replace a lost or damaged ballot, or receive voting assistance. Check out the list of locations.
- Ballots returned via mail must be postmarked on or before Election Day.
Did you know you can sign up for BallotTrax to receive notifications about your ballot status and follow county ballot return activity online through the new ballot returns dashboard? The dashboard includes information on returned ballots, methods, and trends.
For more information visit the County Elections webpage or call 415-473-6456.
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Upgrades are coming to the Novato Library! The Novato Library will be temporarily closed from June 17 through August 13 as part of the Marin County Library Refresh Project, reopening August 14 with exciting upgrades funded by Measure B.
The refreshed space will feature new carpet, updated furniture, fresh interior paint, expanded teen and children’s areas, improved adult computer and study spaces, reorganized collections, new shelving and display walls, and additional window seating to bring in more natural light.
During the closure, exterior book drops will be unavailable, and due dates will be automatically extended. Please visit our nearby South Novato and Civic Center branches for library services.
The Novato Library is a well-loved branch, and we know the temporary closure may be inconvenient. Your patience is appreciated while a more welcoming, functional, and inspiring library is created for the community.
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Calling all nonprofits and community-based organizations serving Marin residents: the County is now accepting applications for the Community Grants & Investment Program.
- Grants range from $1,000-$50,000 to support one-time programs, projects, community events, or initiatives that benefit the Marin community.
- Funds awarded are to cover expenses incurred between July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
- Applications close on June 30, 2026 at noon.
Learn more and apply at the opportunities for nonprofits and community organizations webpage.
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The 2026 Annual Marin County Fair is right around the corner: July 1 through 5, 2026. Attendees will enjoy food, exhibits, an awesome concert line-up, carnival rides, spectacular nightly fireworks, and much more. Buy your tickets early for discounted prices and check out the new Five-Day Fun Pass for extra savings and five times the fun!
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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 will not be received by my office. |
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