Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Marin County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with high priority
Upper Bay Permanent Road Division special tax election
Residents of the Upper Bay area petitioned to form a Permanent Road Division to fund road maintenance; ten speakers testified at the hearing before the Board acted.
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.
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.
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.