Marin County Seeks Input From 109,000 Households To Shape Its Future

Marin County is inviting approximately 109,000 households to help shape its future through community workshops and online participation.

The county is mailing invitations as part of Envision Marin, its first countywide strategic plan in more than 25 years, according to a county news release.

Expected to arrive Saturday through Wednesday, the invitations will explain how residents can help guide county decisions and investments over the next six years.

Residents can submit ideas about local challenges and services through Engage Marin, the county's online participation platform.

As of Wednesday, 820 people had participated, submitting 278 ideas and casting 1,125 votes, officials said.

Seven free community workshops are also planned, with in-person and virtual options. Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation will be available.

Upcoming workshops include:

• Thursday: 6-7:30 p.m. at Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Ross.
• Saturday: 10-11:30 a.m. at Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive in San Rafael.
• Nov. 16: 6-7:30 p.m. at Marin Humane, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. in Novato.

Additional workshops are scheduled through early December.

Community members have until Dec. 31 to participate. Workshop registration details are available in the county announcement.