Dear Friends and Neighbors, 

Summer is one of my favorite times of year in Marin County. Longer days, community celebrations, and time spent outdoors remind us just how fortunate we are to call this place home. It is also one of the busiest seasons for community engagement, when residents, nonprofits, businesses, and public agencies come together to celebrate local traditions while helping shape the future of our communities. 

June and July were filled with opportunities to celebrate the people and organizations that make District 4 so special. It was an honor to join the Western Weekend festivities in Point Reyes Station. Congratulations again to Grand Marshal Dewey Livingston and Honorary Grand Marshal Eva Tyler and thank you to the countless volunteers whose dedication keeps this treasured tradition alive. I also enjoyed celebrating Novato Fire District's 100th anniversary, visiting the Marin County Fair and Fourth of July celebrations, attending the Bolinas Wye ribbon cutting, and me and my staff joining families at community events from the Canal's Fruits and Veggies Festival to the World Cup celebration at the Dance Palace, and more! 

Much of my work this summer has focused on strengthening partnerships that improve everyday life throughout District 4. From meetings with the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, Transportation Authority of Marin, Marin Transit, Golden Gate Bridge District, and North Bay Water Reuse Authority, to regional collaborations like Belonging in the Bay, to celebrating our local community organizations, I continue to see firsthand the incredible collaboration that exists across Marin County. These partnerships help us address housing, transportation, emergency preparedness, public health, environmental stewardship, and economic opportunity throughout Marin. 

Thank you for your continued engagement, your ideas, and your partnership. I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer, and I look forward to seeing many of you at upcoming community meetings and events. 

Sincerely,

Affordable housing continues to be one of my highest priorities because every community is stronger when people have a safe, stable place to call home. 

In July, I was honored to celebrate the opening of CLAM's 6th & B Interim Housing Community in Point Reyes Station, an important milestone that provides interim housing for families transitioning from unsafe conditions at the Martinelli Ranch and from ranch housing affected by the Point Reyes National Seashore settlement. This project demonstrates what is possible when local government, nonprofit organizations, the West Marin Fund, Marin Community Foundation, local donors, businesses, and neighbors come together around a shared goal. 

I want to extend a special thank you to our county staff, local contractors, engineers, designers, and tradespeople who made this project a priority. Many of them live and work right here in West Marin. They understood what was at stake and responded with urgency, creativity, and a deep commitment to their community. Their willingness to move quickly made all the difference. The County helped make this project possible by declaring a Shelter Crisis to remove regulatory barriers and investing more than $2.5 million to purchase the property, lease it to CLAM, and build the infrastructure that will support both the interim homes and future permanent affordable housing. 

As I shared at the event, "These are not just houses. They are homes for the workers, families, and children who are part of the fabric that makes West Marin a special place to call home." This project also represents government at its best, working alongside the community with urgency, flexibility, and a shared commitment to serving people. 

This summer, the Board supported several investments to expand affordable housing, strengthen homelessness services, improve childcare facilities, and make community improvements throughout Marin County.  

We approved financing for 115 affordable apartments at Oak Hill in San Quentin, renewed our regional partnership to preserve approximately $7 million in federal housing and community development funding over the next three years, continued housing transition assistance for West Marin residents, and confirmed that Measure W generated nearly $1.9 million to support affordable housing and fire protection in West Marin. 

While we have made meaningful progress, there is still more work to do. I remain committed to advancing additional affordable housing opportunities in District 4 and across the county, and I am ready to see affordable housing projects our communities have spent years planning for, become shovel-ready in the coming months.  

Preparing for sea level rise is one of the most significant challenges facing Marin County. This summer, the Board of Supervisors accepted a study examining how Marin can better coordinate planning across more than 110 miles of bay and coastal shoreline while preparing for an estimated $17 billion in future adaptation needs. The study recognizes that no single agency can address these challenges alone and calls for stronger regional coordination, funding partnerships, and implementation. 

As the Supervisor representing the entire Pacific coastline of Marin County as well as the Canal neighborhood in San Rafael, Larkspur, Corte Madera, San Quentin, and surrounding communities, I know that climate adaptation cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach. District 4 spans some of Marin's most vulnerable communities, each with different geography, governance structures, and climate risks. Along the Bayshore, resilience depends on coordination among cities, towns, the County, and regional agencies while keeping environmental justice at the forefront for communities facing disproportionate flood risks. Along the coast, success depends on strong partnerships with special districts, nonprofit organizations, and local community leaders to address coastal hazards and protect critical infrastructure. 

The County has also taken an important step by creating Marin's first Climate and Sustainability Division. This new office will help coordinate climate planning across departments, strengthen partnerships with local agencies and community organizations, pursue funding, and move priority projects from planning into construction. 

Looking ahead, our work must balance long term planning with the immediate challenges our communities face today. That includes preparing for King Tide flooding, planning for future El Niño weather patterns, improving emergency preparedness, and bringing resources, services, and infrastructure investments to the most vulnerable communities. I will continue working to ensure District 4 has a strong voice in these regional conversations while advancing practical solutions that protect our environment, economy, and quality of life for future generations. 

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This summer, we reached an important milestone for the future Marin County Fire Headquarters at San Geronimo Commons. In July, we approved the first phase of a Progressive Design-Build contract with McCarthy Building Companies and COAR Design Group, officially launching the design phase for a new headquarters, fire station, and training facility for Marin County Fire. 

The project is intended to provide Marin County firefighters with a headquarters that meets the department's operational needs and supports emergency response, training, and daily operations. The current headquarters no longer adequately serves the department's operational requirements, making this project a critical investment in maintaining reliable emergency services for our community.  

One of my priorities throughout this process has been ensuring this facility is designed with the community, not just for the community. Through the Progressive Design-Build process, the County, architects, and builders will work together, allowing the design to evolve collaboratively while incorporating community input, refining project costs, and addressing challenges early in the process. As this next phase begins, community engagement remains a priority. I appreciate everyone who has participated in public meetings, workshops, open houses, and our recent Coffee at the Commons gathering on July 25. Your questions, ideas, and feedback continue to help shape the project's direction and will remain an important part of the process moving forward.

🔗Stay involved and follow project updates at MCFD.HeadquartersProject.org as we work together to create a fire headquarters that reflects the values of the San Geronimo Valley while strengthening emergency response for years to come. 

Protecting our environment often begins with the choices we make every day. This summer, I co-sponsored a resolution proclaiming Plastic Free July to recognize a global movement that encourages all of us to reduce our reliance on single-use plastics while also highlighting an opportunity that is uniquely Marin. 

Plastic pollution extends far beyond disposable bags and bottles. Synthetic materials used in clothing, landscaping, construction, and many everyday products contribute to microplastic pollution in our waterways, soils, and oceans. That's why our resolution encourages residents, businesses, and public agencies to choose durable, reusable, and natural fiber products whenever practical, while supporting efforts to reduce waste and limit our dependence on fossil-fuel-based plastics. 

Marin County is home to more than 3,700 acres of working rangelands and produces approximately 24,000 pounds of wool each year. Organizations like Fibershed, the Marin Carbon Project, local ranchers, and conservation partners are demonstrating how natural fibers and climate beneficial agriculture can support healthy soils, strengthen local economies, and create more sustainable products. I also support exploring opportunities for the County to use natural fiber materials in public projects, such as landscaping, erosion control, filtration, and other applications where they are practical and effective. 

Plastic Free July is ultimately about education and awareness. Every purchasing decision matters. Whether it's choosing reusable products, buying clothing made from natural fibers, reducing fast fashion, or supporting local agricultural producers, each of us has the opportunity to make choices that benefit our environment and our community. Together, these small actions can help reduce plastic pollution, strengthen Marin's agricultural economy, and advance our long-term climate and sustainability goals. 

🔗Read the Board's resolution and watch local news coverage to learn more. 

Building a Stronger and More Responsive County Government 

This summer, we launched Marin County's first Countywide Strategic Plan in more than 25 years, creating a long term roadmap that will align County budgets, capital projects, departmental work plans, and performance measures around shared priorities. We also continued our Organizational Excellence Initiative, expanded modernization of the County website to improve access to online services, and launched a new countywide public engagement framework designed to make government more transparent, accessible, and responsive. Together, these initiatives will help improve customer service, strengthen accountability, and better connect County government with the communities we serve. 🔗Learn More  

Supporting Jobs, Agriculture, and Economic Vitality 

A strong local economy creates opportunity for everyone. It supports small businesses, keeps people employed, strengthens local agriculture, generates tax revenue for essential public services, and helps communities remain vibrant and resilient. This summer, the Board launched development of a new Economic Vitality Strategic Plan and created a new executive-level Economic Vitality and Municipal Services Director to improve coordination, strengthen partnerships, and support economic growth across Marin. We also renewed our long- standing partnership with the Marin Resource Conservation District, continuing technical assistance that helps farmers, ranchers, and streamside property owners restore watersheds, protect working lands, and implement climate-beneficial practices. Additional actions included pursuing nearly $500,000 in state funding for carbon farming and partnering with West Marin Compost to recycle vegetation from County operations into compost and soil amendments, supporting local jobs, reducing waste, and strengthening Marin's agricultural economy. 🔗Learn More about the County Economic Vitality Roadmap

Supporting Health, Families, and Community Well Being 

One of the County's most important responsibilities is providing the services that many of our most vulnerable residents depend on every day. This summer, the Board supported new and renewal agreements with child care, behavioral health, housing stabilization, and recovery service providers the help children, families, older adults, and individuals remain healthy, safely housed, and connected to care. Last year, child care programs helped 123 families and 166 children, while new early behavioral health programs expanded services across West Marin, North Marin, Central Marin, Southern Marin, Marin City, and the Canal neighborhood. County supported behavioral health programs also provided substance use treatment to 488 residents, opioid treatment services to 218 residents, and recovery coaching to nearly 300 people, with strong outcomes including 81% maintaining stable housing, 94% reducing substance use or maintaining recovery, and 97% avoiding emergency department visits. The County's Home Safe Program also helped 196 older adults and vulnerable residents remain safely housed through housing stabilization and supportive services. 🔗Learn more about Health and Human Services 

Investing in Community Spaces 

Community spaces are where neighbors gather, families connect, and local traditions are preserved. Through the Community Infrastructure Fund, the Board continued partnering with nonprofit organizations to invest in facilities that strengthen community life. This summer, we approved funding to preserve the historic West Point Inn through accessibility improvements, wildfire resilience, and facility upgrades, while also renewing our long term partnership with the Homestead Valley Community Association to support recreation programs, community events, and stewardship of the Homestead Valley Community Center. These investments help preserve important community assets while leveraging local fundraising, volunteerism, and public private partnerships. 

Preparing for Emergencies  

Preparing for emergencies requires planning long before disasters occur. This summer, the Board adopted Marin County's first comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan update in more than a decade, renewed a $71.4 million CAL FIRE agreement protecting more than 140,000 acres of State Responsibility Area lands, expanded AlertMarin and multilingual emergency notifications, continued recovery efforts following January's flooding, and strengthened emergency communications, Urban Search and Rescue training, and emergency medical partnerships. Together, these investments improve wildfire preparedness, flood resilience, and disaster response while helping protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure throughout Marin County.  

Maintaining Roads, Parks, and Public Infrastructure 

Maintaining public infrastructure is one of the County's core responsibilities and helps keep residents safe while protecting taxpayer investments. This summer, the Board approved projects that will preserve approximately 57 miles of roadway across 150 road segments, advanced future paving projects in West Marin and the San Geronimo Valley, continued restoration and monitoring of the Bolinas Lagoon wetlands, improved stormwater systems that reduce pollution entering local waterways, and invested in public facilities including the Marin Center and Marin Civic Center. These projects improve safety, strengthen climate resilience, protect the environment, and help ensure County infrastructure continues serving residents for decades to come. 

Celebrating Community Leadership 

Strong communities are built by people who dedicate themselves to serving others. This summer, the Board recognized Juneteenth, LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, Disability Pride Month, and the 100th anniversary of the Novato Fire Protection District, while honoring healthcare leaders, first responders, probation professionals, volunteers, and community organizations whose leadership and service strengthen Marin County every day. These recognitions celebrate the people and organizations whose commitment, compassion, and civic leadership help make Marin a stronger, more connected community.

🔗 Learn More online: 2026 Rodoni Reports for additional details

Protecting California's coast has been one of my longstanding priorities because our coastline is central to Marin County's environment, economy, and way of life. For decades, Marin County has stood firmly against new offshore oil and gas development to protect clean water, healthy fisheries, sustainable tourism, working agricultural lands, public access, and the coastal communities that depend on them. 

Today, those protections face a new challenge. The federal government is reviewing California's Coastal Management Program, a process that could weaken the California Coastal Commission's authority, reduce California's ability to influence federal coastal projects, and advance a broader federal effort to expand offshore oil and gas leasing off our coast. 

As the Board of Supervisors' representative to the Local Government Outer Continental Shelf Coordination Program and an alternate member of the California Coastal Commission, I will travel to Santa Monica on August 10 to testify before NOAA on behalf of Marin County. I will strongly oppose any effort to weaken California's Coastal Management Program or undermine the protections that have safeguarded our coastline for more than 50 years. I will continue fighting to protect our environment, our coastal economy, and the ability of local communities to have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect our coast. 

I also encourage everyone who cares about California's coastline to participate in this process. NOAA is accepting written comments through August 22, and public participation will be critical. California's coast has been protected because people have consistently stood up for it, and this is another moment when our collective voice matters.  

🔗 Full details about these hearings and the accompanying written comment period may be found in the Federal Register Notice 

The County's update to Marin's Local Agency Management Program (LAMP) continues to move forward following community meetings held in June and July. This effort is designed to create a locally tailored approach for managing septic systems that better reflects Marin's unique geography while protecting public health and water quality. Throughout the community engagement process, residents, property owners, engineers, septic professionals, and other stakeholders have shared valuable feedback on ways to improve clarity, reduce costs, simplify permitting, and create a more predictable process. 

This fall, the community will have an opportunity to review the draft LAMP package before it is considered by the Board of Supervisors. The public release, anticipated in September, will include a draft ordinance, updated regulations and the LAMP document that demonstrates how Marin's local program meets State requirements. The Board of Supervisors is expected to review the package in September and again in November, with the goal of submitting the final program to the Regional Water Quality Control Board for approval by the end of 2026. 

The work will continue into 2027 with the development of additional educational resources, financing strategies, and program improvements to support property owners and strengthen customer service.

🔗Learn more, review frequently asked questions, or follow the project's progress, visit the County's LAMP webpage, where answers to community questions and project updates are posted throughout the process. 

Access to affordable child care has become one of the most pressing challenges facing Marin County families. This November, voters will decide whether to make a long term investment in early childhood education, child care, and the workforce that supports young children.

In July, I joined my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors in placing the Marin County Child Care Initiative on the November 3 ballot after the citizen sponsored measure qualified with the required number of voter signatures. Under California law, the Board's role was to either adopt the initiative as written or place it before voters. Because the initiative's proponents requested a public vote, the measure will now go before Marin County voters this fall. 

If approved, the measure would establish a 15 year parcel tax expected to generate approximately $12.5 million annually to expand affordable child care, improve wages for early educators, modernize child care facilities, and strengthen early learning programs. It also includes annual audits, independent oversight, and a community advisory council to promote transparency and accountability.

I encourage everyone to learn more about the measure by reviewing the ballot materials and County information available online, and most importantly, to participate in the November election and make your voice heard.

🔗 Learn more online: Staff Report, Resolution, Certificate of Signature Verification, Attachment   

In 2025, the Board of Supervisors invested $500,000 to strengthen services for immigrant families. This year, we doubled that investment to $1 million, expanding immigration legal services, emergency financial assistance, the Marin Rapid Response Network, Know Your Rights education, and other community based resources.

My team and I remain closely connected to the communities we serve. We regularly meet with nonprofit organizations, schools, legal service providers, and community leaders, maintain ongoing conversations with Voces del Canal, and participate in the Mesa Comunitaria, organized by West Marin Community Services, to hear directly from immigrant families in the Canal and West Marin and ensure their voices help guide our work.

This month, I will once again participate in Belonging in the Bay, a coalition of Bay Area counties working together to coordinate regional responses to changing federal immigration policies and strengthen support for immigrant communities. Marin County also joined other California jurisdictions in legal action that secured a temporary pause on the proposed federal immigration detention facility in Gilroy while the case proceeds. In addition, I am honored to serve on the Board of Supervisors' new Immigration Subcommittee, which will help shape the County's response to emerging immigration issues.

As these challenges continue to evolve, I remain committed to listening, showing up, and working with our communities to ensure Marin remains a welcoming place where every resident is treated with dignity and respect.

🔗 Learn more on the District 4 website and read my full statement and learn more about the County's ongoing efforts and resources for immigrant families.

Closer to Home: County Departments in Point Reyes Station on August 12th

Need a county service but can't make the trip to the Civic Center in San Rafael? We bring County services to you in West Marin!

August 12, 2026
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm  
West Marin Multi-Services Center
1 6th Street, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 

Meet one on one with County staff and access many of the same services available at the Civic Center, without leaving West Marin.

Representatives will be available from:

• Community Development Agency (CDA): Building permits, planning, code enforcement, septic systems, affordable housing, and property information.
• Department of Public Works (DPW): County roads, drainage, traffic concerns, storm damage, and other public infrastructure issues.
• District Attorney's Office (DA): Consumer protection, victim services, fraud prevention, and community resources.
• Public Defender's Office (PD): Know Your Rights information, record clearing assistance, legal resources, and connections to supportive services.
• Probation Department: Youth and adult probation services, internships for the youth, restorative justice programs, community resources, and reentry support.
• Marin Housing Authority (MHA): Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), affordable housing programs, waitlists, and housing assistance.

Special Guest: Marin County Office of Emergency Management

August 12th we are excited to welcome the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Learn how to prepare your family for emergencies, create an emergency plan, sign up for AlertMarin emergency notifications, and discover programs and resources that can help keep you safe before, during, and after disasters.

McGuire Hosting El Nino Virtual Town Hall August 4th

As we approach another El Niño season, many Marin residents have questions about what to expect and how to prepare. While forecasts continue to evolve, the potential for stronger winter storms, flooding, and coastal impacts has many communities looking for reliable information. The event will feature nationally recognized weather and climate experts, including Dr. Daniel Swain, who will discuss the latest forecasts, explain what current science tells us about the upcoming El Niño cycle, and answer questions from the public. Panelists will also share practical guidance on emergency preparedness and what residents can do now to be ready for the months ahead.

What: Super El Niño Town Hall—Separating Fact from Fiction. 
When: 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Where: 🔗Virtual 

Your voice matters in shaping Marin’s future!

The 2026 Board of Supervisors Calendar is online.

Meetings generally begin at 9:00 AM. Community members are encouraged to participate in person or via Zoom. It’s a great opportunity to stay informed, share your input, and engage with local government. 

🔗 Learn more by visiting the Board of Supervisors Meeting Page to learn how to attend a meeting in person or online and read agendas and staff reports 

Marin County is seeking residents to serve on a variety of boards and commissions that help shape local policies and programs. These bodies play a vital role in ensuring transparency, community input, and effective use of public resources. If you’re passionate about local issues and want to make a difference, now is a great time to get involved. 

🔗 Current & Upcoming Openings - County of Marin