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What sets San Rafael apart from the rest of the County with regard to an at large mayor as opposed to a rotating mayor? What benefit to the City transition to 5 districts and rotating mayor vs current to 4 districts and at large mayor?

"... The Mayor’s office in San Rafael is elected pursuant to Article VI, Section 2 of the City’s Charter ... their voters to have a separately elected mayor.  Generally speaking, the larger the city, the more likely ... it is that the city will have a separately elected mayor, although there is no formal size requirement. ..."

The Mayor’s office in San Rafael is elected pursuant to Article VI, Section 2 of the City’s Charter, which was approved by the voters in 1912.  Other cities in Marin County governed by general state law, rather than by a charter city; however, general law cities may also put a measure before their voters to...

Message from the Mayor of San Rafael

"... collaboration and dedicated effort. I want to thank Vice Mayor Bushey and Councilmembers Hill, Kertz ... . Together, we are building a more vibrant and resilient San Rafael for all. - Mayor Kate ..."

I’m proud to share San Rafael’s Three-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2025–2028, which outlines our citywide priorities, goals, and objectives. This plan reflects a shared vision for our community and serves as a roadmap to guide the City’s work over the next three years. At our annual retreat in December 2024, the City Council...

Mayor Kate Colin

Under what circumstances would a vote of the people be required when setting up districts and at-large versus rotating Mayor?

"... the office of Mayor to a fifth district-based seat would require a charter amendment, that would require a vote of the electorate. ..."

Article IV, Section 2 of the Charter provides that “all elections to fill public offices and elections on measures shall be made, held and conducted in the manner provided by law.”  Thus, Staff has concluded that under this provision, a vote of the people is not required to change to district-based elections for the four...

City Council

"... Mayor ... as "Mayor ... Mayor ... . Mayor ..."

City Council Overview Photography by Jennifer Skinner  City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 6 p.m., and meetings are held at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. The San Rafael City Council consists...

Statement from Mayor Kate Colin regarding Marin Transit Project at 1075 Francisco Blvd East

The City of San Rafael and Marin Transit have a long history of partnership and collaboration, and it is in that spirit this statement is made. I am prompted by Marin Transit’s August 5, 2024 agenda item to purchase a property at 1075 Francisco Blvd East in the Canal neighborhood.  Marin Transit’s plan would have a...

Assuming the City moves to district elections and set the districts in 2018, what districts will be open in the next election in 2020? For example, if the Mayor and two Councilmembers are up for reelection in 2020, will it be the districts the two incumbents are in that get to vote? What if there is another district with no Councilmembers currently living there? If the Mayor runs for re-election and he lives in a district that has no Councilmember, is that district Councilmember seat up for election as well?

No. The seats just rotate in. Each current member of the Council serves out the rest of the term to which he or she was elected, and then must run for re-election in the districts. It potentially gets a little more complicated if two councilmembers are paired in a single district, but everybody still serves...

City Manager's Office

"... of the Mayor ..."

The City Manager's Office We advise the City Council on policy matters and manage the operations of the City of San Rafael with economy, efficiency, equity and effectiveness. The City Manager's office carries out the policy and directions of the Mayor and City Council and supports the Council's efforts to engage in legislative advocacy on the...

Who is on the City Council?

"... We have four by-district City Councilmembers and one elected Mayor, elected at-large for four-year ... : Mayor Kate Colin District 1 Councilmember ..."

We have four by-district City Councilmembers and one elected Mayor, elected at-large for four-year terms. Current members include: Mayor Kate Colin District 1 Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati District 2 Councilmeber Eli Hill District 3 Councilmember Maribeth Bushey District 4 Councilmember Rachel Kertz

District-Based City Elections

"... five Councilmembers, including the Mayor, were elected at-large, meaning that all registered voters ... of that district. The Mayor will continue to be elected at-large. Below you will find out approved ..."

Every 10 years, local governments use new data from the Census to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. State law requires cities and counties to engage communities in the redistricting process by holding public hearings and doing public outreach, including to underrepresented and non-English-speaking communities. We are asking for your...

Does the City have a choice between 4 or 5 districts? What input can community give regarding 5 districts? What input can we make to ensure City investigates 5 districts thoroughly, as opposed to 4 districts?

"... of Mayor to a fifth district-based seat would require a vote. ..."

Article IV, Section 2 of the Charter provides that “all elections to fill public offices and elections on measures shall be made, held and conducted in the manner provided by law.”  Thus, Staff has concluded that under this provision, a vote of the people is not required to change to district-based elections for the four...

Sister City - Chiang Mai, Thailand

"... In 1990, Mayor Mulryan announced that community members recently visited Thailand, and noted ... of logging, also similar to San Rafael. He said the Mayor and residents of Chiang Mai were ... in our community. Mayor Mulryan suggested the City of San Rafael "open its arms" to such a relationship ... . Mayor Mulryan traveled to Thailand, where he presented a Resolution for a Sister City ... . Additionally, the Mayor of Chiangmai, along with 30 people, came to San Rafael on November 27th ..."

In 1990, Mayor Mulryan announced that community members recently visited Thailand, and noted it is a City of 100,000 people and is a market community similar to the City of San Rafael with a heritage of logging, also similar to San Rafael. He said the Mayor and residents of Chiang Mai were interested in beginning...

What does the City Manager's Office do?

"... and directions of the Mayor and City Council and supports the Council's efforts to engage ..."

The City Manager's Office advises the City Council on policy matters and manage the operations of the City with economy, efficiency, equity and effectiveness. The City Manager's office carries out the policy and directions of the Mayor and City Council and supports the Council's efforts to engage in legislative advocacy on the local, state and national...

What was the Independent Committee on Employee Retirement Benefits and what did they find?

"... , which included Mayor Phillips and Councilmember Gamblin,  formed an advisory committee, referred ..."

In 2019, the City Council's ad hoc Pension / Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)  Committee , which included Mayor Phillips and Councilmember Gamblin,  formed an advisory committee, referred to as the “Independent Committee on Employee Retirement Benefits” to review and prepare a written report that included an analysis of the options available to the City to...

How do I contact the City Council?

"... the message to all members of the City Council, including the Mayor, or you can ..."

There are a couple ways to contact your City Council. You can email all of them at once, by using an online Contact Form that sends the message to all members of the City Council, including the Mayor, or you can email or call them individually. Depending on the nature of your email, the City Council will...

Water Conservation

"... . Mayor Kate has signed on to the annual Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation ... Mayor ... Mayor ... Mayor ... for the Mayor's ..."

It's always a good time to conserve We just came out of a historic drought, and climate change is making them more prevalent. It won't be long before we hit the dry season again. It benefits all of us to revisit our water use and keep up good conservation practices to help preserve our water...

Community Conversations

"... and Mayor ... members. These conversations will be chaired by the Mayor ... as Joint Community Conversations (CC) will be hosted by Mayor Kate, while individual district focused ..."

Beginning in 2022, City Councilmembers and Mayor Kate will host both district-focused and citywide conversations that will encourage inclusive engagement for all community members. These conversations will be chaired by the Mayor and respective Councilmembers but will prioritize an inclusive, community oriented dialogue that welcomes input from all members and perspectives of the San Rafael...

November 8, 2011 Election

"... : Election of one (1) Mayor for the full term of four years Election of two (2) City ... on November 8, 2011. The City Council voters elected Gary O. Phillips to office of Mayor, Damon Connolly ... : Filed: Gary O. Phillips for Mayor 07 ... /18/2011 08/16/2011 Greg Brockbank for Mayor 07/18/2011 ..."

At the Council meeting on June 6, 2011, the City Council adopted a resolution proposing a General Municipal Election be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, and to include the San Rafael Elementary School District and the San Rafael High School District General Election. The issues presented to the voters at the election were: Election of...

Wildfire Safety Panel Discussions February 2025

"... In February 2025, Mayor Kate hosted a discussion with City wildfire safety and prevention experts ... an opportunity to have their questions and concerns addressed by staff. In this discussion, Mayor ..."

In February 2025, Mayor Kate hosted a discussion with City wildfire safety and prevention experts. Wildfires are becoming a more frequent and intense threat to communities, making it essential for everyone to understand the risks and be prepared. Following the devasting LA Fires, residents had an opportunity to have their questions and concerns addressed by...

City Council Special Meeting - December 7, 2020

"... to Councilmember John Gamblin, Councilmember Andrew Cuyugan McCullough and Mayor Gary O. Phillips b ... * Kate Colin, Mayor ADJOURNMENT: Any records relating to an agenda item, received ... and Mayor Gary O. Phillips b. Swear ... Colin, Mayor ADJOURNMENT: Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority ... of Proclamations to Councilmember John Gamblin, Councilmember Andrew Cuyugan McCullough and Mayor ..."

Matched in attachment: "... www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Listen by phone: (669) 900-9128, ID: 891-2821-5222# Present: Mayor ... Phillips Vice Mayor Colin Councilmember Bushey Councilmember Gamblin Councilmember McCullough ... Also Present: City Manager Jim Schutz City Attorney Rob Epstein City Clerk Lindsay Lara Mayor ... CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Phillips invited public comment on the Consent Calendar; however, there was ... Former Mayor Phillips adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-12-07 07:00 pmLocation: City Council Special Meeting - December 7, 2020Department: City ClerkDate and time: 2020-12-07 07:00 pmLocation: City Council Special Meeting - December 7, 2020Department: City ClerkAgendaAGENDA SPECIAL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. Watch online: https://tinyurl.com/CC-2020-12-07 or www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Listen by phone: (669) 900-9128, ID: 891-2821-5222# CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Consent...

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