Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Marin County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in taxes budget
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.
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.
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.
Public Engagement Plan
The county wants a single, consistent playbook for how departments engage the public. Supervisors accepted the draft framework and told staff to refine and roll it out countywide.
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.
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.
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.