Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Marin County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
11 issues in taxes budget
Upper Bay Permanent Road Division special tax election
Property owners in the Upper Bay Permanent Road Division will vote this November on a special tax to fund road improvements and ongoing maintenance. The Board called the all-mail election and set the ballot language; the tax needs two-thirds approval from division voters.
Civic Center maintenance needs
A Grand Jury report called the Civic Center 'in need of love'; the Board's response commits the county to addressing aging-building concerns at the landmark county seat.
Measure A parks and agriculture funding response
The Board responded to a Grand Jury report questioning whether Measure A parks funding aligns with voter intent — the topic matters to anyone who cares how parks and farm dollars are spent.
FY 2026-28 budget released for review
The proposed two-year county budget is now public, with hearings starting June 8 — the public's window to weigh in before the Board adopts it.
Paradise Cay dredging tax on November ballot
Voters in County Service Area No. 29 will decide a special tax increase to pay for ten more years of dredging Paradise Cay's channels, starting July 2027.
MAPE labor agreement
The Board approved the tentative two-year labor deal with the Marin Association of Public Employees covering county workers from July 2026 through June 2028.
CalFresh program status
The Board heard how CalFresh enrollment is trending and how federal policy changes could affect food assistance — plus a CalFresh Awareness Month proclamation to boost participation.
Franchise hauling fee reduction
Trash hauling fees in unincorporated Marin are dropping by 2%. It's a modest cut, but it shows up directly on garbage bills for residents in franchise service areas.
FY 2026-28 Budget Development
Marin County is starting to shape its next two-year budget. This workshop set the stage — laying out priorities and a strategic scan — but no spending decisions were made yet.
Departmental Work Programs and Organizational Excellence
County departments — Community Development Agency, Public Works, and Marin Housing Authority — were set to report on how they're implementing Organizational Excellence recommendations. These affect permitting speed, infrastructure, and housing programs.
Federal and State Policy Impacts on County Services
Federal policy changes, including those affecting Health and Human Services funding and HR-1, could reshape what Marin County can afford to provide. The Board was briefed on what these shifts mean for the county budget.