Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Marin County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with high priority
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.
Homeless shelter operations in San Rafael
The county added $439,313 to its contract with San Rafael to keep the Mahon Creek site running and add the Merrydale interim shelter site, on top of a $4 million total.
January 2026 storm and flood emergency
The Board extended the local emergency proclamation tied to compound flooding and severe storms that began January 3. The extension keeps emergency response measures and potential recovery funding mechanisms in place.