Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Marin County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues with high priority
Local Coastal Program housing amendment
The Board adopted coastal zoning amendments to carry out the 2023-2031 Housing Element in the coastal zone — recognizing 36 housing overlay sites, implementing ADU and density bonus laws, and adding a coastal form-based code with a 35-foot height limit. It now goes to the Coastal Commission.
Santa Venetia levee emergency repairs
The flood control district moved forward on a 7,800-foot sheet pile floodwall protecting 900 low-lying homes, adopting the environmental review and streamlining easement acquisition. Residents raised concerns about endangered smelt, levy safety this winter, and limited board oversight of easement deals.
Elections records disclosure and November 3 election preparations
The county accepted $185,000 in state funding to speed vote counting and outreach, with 9,500 ballots already in and 21 vote centers opening this weekend.
Bolinas Highlands road repair special tax
A landslide cut off the main road out of the Bolinas Highlands, and the board called a March 2027 election on a ten-year parcel tax to fund retaining walls, drainage, and repaving.