Hoffman Last Resort

Described the court history, National Landmark status, and Buckminster Fuller Institute's interest; asked for dialogue with the building department.

Fairfax resident objected to the one-minute time limit and urged the county to forgive fines and reinstate David Hoffman in his home.

La Guanidas Project board member compared the Last Resort to Watts Towers and asked for re-review under the historic building code.

Spoke for younger generations, calling the property a living example of sustainable living that permits never would have allowed.

Read David Hoffman's letter to the judge, describing his life's work in sustainable systems and his offer of $50,000.

Noted national and international attention to the property, its National Register status, and warned of a 'Penn Station' moment if it is destroyed.

Helped build the Last Resort in the 1980s; called it a climate justice issue and urged Marin to lead on permitting reform for sustainable systems.

Asked the board to do 'the right thing' and treat Hoffman's life work with compassion.

Asked for re-review under the California Historical Building Code and Hoffman's return, saying he is best positioned to maintain the protected systems.

Tibetan school principal said Hoffman housed Tibetan immigrants for decades and asked that he be allowed to return.