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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Marin County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Homeless shelter operations in San Rafael
The board approved two bridge-housing contracts to house people at the Bermuda Palms Hotel in San Rafael, but Supervisor Rodoni voted no, saying eastern San Rafael has shouldered too many homelessness facilities. Council member Michaela Gulati and residents asked why services keep concentrating in the Canal area.
Ross Valley Paramedic Parcel Tax on the November Ballot
Voters in County Service Area 27 will decide in November whether to continue the paramedic special parcel tax for four more years (2027-2031). If it fails, paramedic service funding is at risk.
New Marin County Fire Headquarters in San Geronimo Valley
The county took a major step toward building a new fire headquarters, approving a $3.4 million design-build contract. It's a big investment in fire and emergency response facilities for the valley.
CAL FIRE fire protection contract
The county locked in three more years of state-funded fire protection on wildland lands, at $71.4 million. This keeps Marin County Fire crews covering state responsibility areas without a funding gap.