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Transition from At-Large to Disrict-Based Elections – April 16, 2018

The City of San Rafael is changing the way that our City Councilmembers are elected. This past January, the City Council made a decision to switch to district elections by 2020. After holding several public hearings and receiving feedback from the community, the City’s demographers published several draft maps, each depicting potential district boundaries and … Continued

Purchasing Policy Update

The City of San Rafael’s current Purchasing Policy was adopted in 1994 and has not been changed since. On Monday night, the City Council will consider an update to the Purchasing Policy that reflects best practices and ensures compliance with new federal regulations. The proposed changes include increasing the City Manager’s award authority, adding a … Continued

New Residential Resale Report Application

NOTE:  Due to a policy change, we will no longer be able to process applications with credit card information.  Please use this new Residential Resale Report application when applying and mail in a check with the appropriate fee.  You can also apply online if paying by credit card.  Old versions of this application with credit card information … Continued

Storm Advisory – April 5-7, 2018

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), San Rafael – along with much of the rest of North Bay – will be impacted by a late-season storm beginning today. Light to moderate rain is expected to begin this afternoon. Rainfall is forecast to pick up in intensity on Friday and gradually taper off by midday … Continued

District-Based Elections Transition

The City of San Rafael is changing the way that our City Councilmembers are elected. This past January, the City Council made a decision to switch to district elections by 2020. After holding several public hearings and receiving feedback from the community, the City’s demographers published several draft maps, each depicting potential district boundaries and their election sequences. … Continued

Summer Fun (and jobs!) in San Rafael

It’s that time of year! From Splash Camp to Lemonade Camp, Carpentry for Kids Camp to Ballet Camp… check out our fun summer camps and aquatics programs along with our great classes for all ages including fitness, sports, arts & crafts and more! Register online anytime, or in-person during business hours at one of our friendly community centers. A … Continued

Transition from At-Large Elections to District-Based Elections – March 19, 2018

The City of San Rafael is changing the way that our City Councilmembers are elected. This past January, the City Council made a decision to switch to district elections by 2020. After holding several public hearings and receiving feedback from the community, the City’s demographers published eleven draft maps, each depicting potential district boundaries and … Continued

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal program that provides funding for housing, community facilities, and human services. In San Rafael, examples of CDBG-funded projects have included development of affordable housing, ADA sidewalk accessibility improvements, and a wide range of public services. Marin County’s allocation is estimated at $1.4 million and San … Continued

2018 Sustainability Priorities

At their meeting on Monday evening, the City Council will hear two reports from staff about our sustainability initiatives; the first will be about our greenhouse reductions and the second will outline our priorities for 2018. San Rafael’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped 16 percent between 2005 and 2015, meaning the City is making progress towards … Continued

Community Homeless Fund

Homelessness is a regional challenge and requires collaboration between public agencies across Marin. A couple of years ago, the Community Homeless Fund was established to help fund regional approaches to solving homelessness, such as a rotating shelter program in the Winter months. On Monday evening, the City Council will consider participating in the fund by … Continued

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