The City Clerk’s office is currently recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards and commissions. Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Design Review Board Board Description: The Design Review Board (DRB) consists of design professionals appointed by the City … Continued
In 2001, J. Michael Maloney, a Marin County resident, established an endowment with the Marin Community Foundation in honor of former San Rafael Planning Commissioner Dick O’Brien to fund an annual Citizen of the Year award. The intent of this award is to recognize a San Rafael community member who has made exceptional contributions to the City. … Continued
Map-drawing tool & paper maps available / Una herramienta para dibujar mapas está disponible en línea ahora (Español abajo) The City of San Rafael is currently in the process of redrawing its City Council election district boundaries and we want to hear from you! New census data is used every 10 years to redraw district … Continued
Shirley Fischer has dedicated her life to civic participation for the greater good of the community, and since she moved to Terra Linda 40 years ago she has been consistently active in bringing together community members and organizations to foster communication between residents and the City, to develop a common vision of community needs and … Continued
We are looking for one Canal Neighborhood resident to serve on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee through the end of December 2024. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee provides valuable input in representing and advocating for the Canal area resident’s needs and wishes for programs and services and is a primary public networking resource between the Canal residents, … Continued
We are recruiting for applications to fill one vacancy on the Cannabis Industry Tax Oversight Committee through the end of February 2024. The Committee’s mission is to monitor Measure G revenues and expenditures and conduct an annual report process. Measure G provides locally-controlled funding to support the administration of a cannabis oversight program, enhancement of … Continued
Be a part of an exciting new chapter in the City of San Rafael as a member of the City Council. This November voters elected San Rafael’s first female mayor, Kate Colin, and two new council members. The election of Mayor Kate created a vacancy that is now open for appointment by the Council. The … Continued
In November, the City Council appointed two members to the Park and Recreation Commission: Kela Cabrales and Robert Sandoval; and one new member to the Board of Library Trustees: Eric Han. Here is a little information about our newly appointed members: Kela Cabrales has spent most of her life in the Bay Area and after … Continued
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, all active registered voters were automatically sent a vote by mail ballot and the number of polling places was greatly reduced. Voting by mail protects you and the health of poll workers. However, if you must vote in person, go early to help reduce crowds and long lines. Masks … Continued
Boards and Commissions June Appointments In June, the City Council appointed three members to the Planning Commission: Samina Saude, Eli Hill and Jon Previtali; and one new member to the Board of Library Trustees: Adriana Duque Hughes. Here is a little information about our newly appointed members: Samina Saude is is joining the Planning Commission … Continued
