MARIN COUNTY, CA — More than 100,000 Marin households are being invited to help decide what the county should prioritize over the next six years as officials develop a long-term strategic plan.
The County of Marin is mailing invitations to approximately 109,000 households, with letters expected to arrive Nov. 7-11. Residents can share ideas online or attend a series of community workshops beginning Thursday.
The effort, called Envision Marin, will establish a shared vision and priorities to guide county decisions and investments. It is the county's first comprehensive strategic plan in more than 25 years.
The first in-person workshop is scheduled for Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross. Additional meetings are planned in San Rafael, Novato and Mill Valley through Dec. 1, along with online workshops in December.
Workshops are free and open to the public. Some will offer childcare and language translation services, including Spanish and American Sign Language.
The county's online engagement platform, Engage Marin, also allows residents to submit ideas and vote on priorities. As of Nov. 4, 820 people had participated, contributing 278 ideas and 1,125 votes.
Residents are encouraged to submit ideas by Dec. 31.
The county is also planning an additional workshop for West Marin, with details to be announced.
More information, including workshop registration and participation options, is available through Envision Marin.
Thursday, November 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Marin Art & Garden Center, The Studio | 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross CA 94957
This workshop will be facilitated in English (with Spanish & ASL translation services)
Directions | Register
Saturday, November 14, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Marin County Civic Center, Board Chambers, 3rd Floor | 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903
This workshop will be facilitated in English (with Spanish & ASL translation services); Childcare available - registration optional but recommended
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Saturday, November 14, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Marin Health & Wellness Campus Connection Center, Room 109/110 | 3240 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
This workshop will be facilitated in Spanish (with English & ASL translation services); Childcare available - registration optional but recommended
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Monday, November 16, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Marin Humane, Auditorium | 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
This workshop will be facilitated in English (with Spanish & ASL translation services); Childcare available - registration optional but recommended
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Tuesday, December 1, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Mill Valley Community Center, Cascade Room | 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941
This workshop will be facilitated in English (with Spanish & ASL translation services); Childcare available - registration optional but recommended
Directions | Register
Wednesday, December 2, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Spanish Language Online Community Workshop
This workshop will be facilitated in Spanish (with English & ASL translation services)
Saturday, December 5, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
English Language Online Community Workshop
This workshop will be facilitated in English (with Spanish & ASL translation services)
Additional details to be posted soon
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