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As part of our community engagement efforts, we are aiming to provide more online engagement opportunities. We understand how busy your lives are and want to make it easier to provide feedback and access services through our website. Our goal is to create a 24/7 City Hall where you can find information, fill out forms, submit requests, and provide feedback to your local government.

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Are You Online? Digital Marin Surveys Public on Internet Access

Posted on February 8, 2021

Thousands enjoy strong internet access in Marin County, and thousands more don’t. Digital Marin, an effort to develop a countywide roadmap to achieve digital equity for all, seeks feedback from the community about internet access. Officially launched in December 2020, Digital Marin has set the following goals: Everyone in Marin has access to high quality, affordable...
Installing a root access point for the Canal WiFi network

Collaboration to Identify and Eliminate Gaps in ‘Digital Divide’

Posted on December 19, 2020

The City of San Rafael is part of a new cross-sector effort to develop a countywide strategic plan to address local internet access and digital equity gaps. The project, called Digital Marin, will look beyond infrastructure needs and identify opportunities for data sharing, efficiencies, resiliency, and digital service improvements. The plan will outline projects and...
How fast is your internet connection?

Canal WiFi and Digital Equity in San Rafael

Posted on August 10, 2020

Access to the internet is necessary for so many facets of our lives including getting news and information, participating in civic life, applying for jobs or unemployment, access to education, and more. Residents in San Rafael do not have equal access to the internet and computers at home. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated digital equity...
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Temporary Outdoor Dining & Retail Permits

Posted on May 30, 2020

We are partnering with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Improvement District to support our incredible business community as best as possible. Starting next week, the latest Marin County Public Health order will allow outdoor dining and retail based on the following guidelines: Guidelines for retail Guidelines for restaurants To facilitate outdoor dining...
Map of Canal WiFi Network Concept

Canal Neighborhood WiFi Network

Posted on May 1, 2020

On Monday, the City Council will hear an informational report about a project to increase internet connectivity in the Canal Neighborhood. With the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including school closures, students and employees need access to reliable internet now more than ever—to complete homework, apply for government assistance, and sign up for food assistance....

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