David Haydon’s dedication and passion for the San Rafael community is authentic and tireless. He founded II Davide Restaurant, 20 years ago, and built a successful business through challenging economic times. In addition to running one of the top restaurants in San Rafael and indeed Marin County, he strives to give back to the San Rafael … Continued
Guest post written by Carol Thompson, Executive Director of the Business Improvement District Observe always that everything is the result of change, and get used to thinking that there is nothing nature loves so well as to change existing forms and make new ones of them. Marcus Aurelius, emperor of Rome (121-180 AD) Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes. … Continued
Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael is pleased to announce Andrew Hening as the new Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach, effective March 7, 2016. Hening previously served as the North Bay Regional Director of the Palo Alto-based Downtown Streets Team, where he launched the first Downtown Streets Team branch outside of … Continued
Steve Mason, Senior Recreation Supervisor, Employee of the Year 2015! Steve exemplifies positive attitude and his colleagues declare: “Steve can ONLY do good.” He operates the Albert J. Boro Community Center with a full time staff of three, but consistently offers his time, and that of his staff, to support other Community Services managers in … Continued
Omar Garcia, Public Works Facility Repair, Employee of the 4th Quarter 2015 Omar began his career with the City of San Rafael Department of Public Works in December 2014; and is one half of Public Works’ Facility Repair Division, which is responsible for the maintenance of all of San Rafael’s 20 plus municipal buildings and facilities. … Continued
Aldersly Aldersly’s Story Aldersly is a retirement home that was established in 1921. Aldersly has been around for 94 years, and they have been successful in part because of their forward thinking. As mentioned on their web page, “Although established many generations ago, a profound sense of compassion still guides us as we continue to … Continued
Debbie Yates, Parking Services Division, Employee of the 3rd Quarter 2015 Debbie has worked for San Rafael Parking Enforcement for over 25 years, providing her with valuable knowledge that she happily passes on to her co-workers. Exuding a positive attitude, Debbie is always willing to help others and although she may be performing a sometimes … Continued
Pilgrim Park Apartments Pilgrim Park’s Story: The objectives at Pilgrim Park Apartments are “to provide quality affordable housing and to promote community among the residents and with the neighbors on Pilgrim Hill.” Improving their waste management turned out to be a way to advance both goals. This year, Pilgrim Park staff worked with Marin Sanitary … Continued
Karen Chew, Sanitation District, Employee of the 2nd Quarter 2015 Karen has worked for the City of San Rafael since 2005 and has served as Senior Civil Engineer for the San Rafael Sanitation District since 2009. She has managed and executed more than 20 capital improvement projects for the Sanitation District ranging from $20 thousand to … Continued
The Albert Building The Albert Building’s Story: The Albert Building has come a long way since the days when so much trash was generated from the offices that it would fill up the freight elevator on a daily basis! Robert Berry, who has owned and managed the building for over 35 years, is helping to … Continued
