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One of the highlights of the start of the school year is welcoming a new group of Marin County Youth Commissioners. It was an honor to administer the oath of office to the 2026–27 cohort as they begin a year of service representing young people across Marin.
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The Marin County Youth Commission is made up of 25 youth, ages 12 to 23. Their work helps elevate the perspectives of young people throughout Marin, particularly those from underserved communities, including youth of color, youth with disabilities, homeless youth, rural youth, and LGBTQ+ youth.
Every year, I am inspired by the passion, thoughtfulness, and commitment these young leaders bring to public service. It is a privilege to welcome this new cohort, and I look forward to seeing the ideas and leadership they will bring to our community in the year ahead.
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The Marin County Board of Supervisors officially recognized September as National Preparedness Month, reaffirming the County's commitment to helping residents prepare for emergencies before they happen.
With El Niño conditions expected to impact the upcoming winter season, the County is encouraging everyone to take simple steps now to prepare for potentially wetter weather, including flooding and other storm-related impacts.
This month also marks the launch of Get Ready With Marin: a countywide campaign focused on making preparedness simple, achievable, and something we can all do together.
Getting prepared doesn't have to happen all at once. Taking even one small step today can make a big difference during an emergency. Residents are encouraged to complete these five simple preparedness steps:
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Sign Up for AlertMarin (see more on this in our next article!) Receive emergency alerts and important information by text, phone, or email.
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Make an Emergency Plan
Know how you will communicate and reconnect with family, friends, and neighbors during an emergency.
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Pack a Go Bag
Prepare a bag with essential items so you are ready if you need to leave your home quickly.
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Prepare a Stay Box
Keep enough food, water, medications, and other essentials at home to support your household for at least three days.
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Connect with Your Neighbors
Take time to get to know the people around you and talk about how you can help one another before, during, and after an emergency.
Preparedness starts with small steps. Choose one action to complete today, then share what you are doing with your family, friends, and neighbors. By getting ready together, we can help make our entire community more resilient.
To learn more and access preparedness resources, visit ReadyMarin.org for tips, checklists, and helpful reminders.
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On Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 AM, Marin County's Office of Emergency Management will conduct a countywide AlertMarin test. The annual test helps ensure AlertMarin is ready to deliver critical information during emergencies.
The test message will be sent to everyone registered for AlertMarin in their preferred language and through their selected contact methods, including text, phone, and email.
Before the test, take a moment to log in and confirm that your contact information and notification preferences are up to date. You can also sign up for optional notification groups, including significant weather alerts, coastal flooding and king tides, riverine and creek flooding, prescribed burns, and significant traffic disruptions. Unlike location-based emergency alerts, these optional groups are topic-based and cover all of Marin County. If you subscribe, you will receive notifications about that topic regardless of where in the county the event occurs.
District 5 Challenge: Novato currently has the lowest AlertMarin subscriber rate in Marin. We'd love to change that! Take a look at the subscriber dashboard to see how District 5 compares, then help us climb the rankings by signing up and encouraging your friends and neighbors to do the same. Every additional subscriber helps make our community more prepared.
Not registered yet? Sign up today!
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Your Marin County property tax bill will look a little different this year. The Tax Collector’s Office has redesigned secured property tax bills with a new format, font, and layout intended to make important information easier to read and find. The updated bill also includes a QR code for quick access to the Tax Collector’s website and online payment options.
The new bill is part of several improvements aimed at making the property tax process easier for residents. The Tax Collector’s Office has also updated its phone system to help connect callers with the right assistance more quickly and added e-check validation to help identify potential payment issues before a payment is submitted.
Need help with your property taxes?
A new guide to reading your secured property tax bill explains each section and where to find important information. Information about property tax exemptions and assistance is also available online.
Questions and Contacts:
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This week, Vivalon is bringing Marin County together for Falls Prevention Awareness Week (September 22-25): a week of free programs, expert conversations, classes, and resources to help older adults stay strong, steady and independent.
Learn how to safely recover after a fall, get a fall risk assessment, explore new technology, and hear from medical professionals, first responders, and physical therapists.
There is something for everyone, whether you are an older adult looking to stay active and independent, a caregiver supporting someone you love, or simply interested in healthy aging.
See the full schedule and register on the Vivalon website.
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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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