City Council
By Choosing to Realign From Primary to 2024 General Election, Councilmembers Garner Term Extensions
The decision creates an eight-month term extension for Carmel, who was elected for a four-year term in March 2020, and Councilmember Caroline Joachim, elected to a one-year short-term seat in March of this year. Joachim succeeded Sashi Sabaratnam, who resigned to move out of the city.
Read MoreCity Officials Determine That City Hall Site for the No. 9 Locomotive Is Not Feasible, Citing Concerns About The Train’s Massive Scale, As Well as Safety, Legal Liability and More
Ultimately, staff and the two councilmembers “determined that the proposed location at City Hall is not feasible,” Cusimano said. “The size and scale of the locomotive is too massive for the location, and staff is concerned about the impact of the locomotive’s weight on the roots of the Deodar Cedar. There are additional concerns regarding accessibility, safety measures, insurance coverage and legal liability.”
Read MoreThe Milley Awards Are Honoring the Late John Libberton and Reed Fromer at Their Upcoming Gala on Oct. 22nd
They’re honoring Milley bronze statuette sculptor John Libberton, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96, as well as Reed Fromer, an inspiring, enthusiastic and devoted teacher, musician, composer, activist, writer, humorist, husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, nephew, friend, and mentor to many, He died at the age of 55, died on July 1, from cancer.
Read MoreWith Continued Logistical Progress on the Historic Engine No. 9’s Location, Its Restoration Continues
Jeff and Don Millerick, lifelong metal workers and rail fans, have done much of the No. 9 restoration at their business in Sebastopol, according to the Times Standard.
Read MoreMilley Awards to Honor the Legacy of Prized Statuette’s Creative Sculptor John Libberton, Who Passed Away in 2022 at the Age of 96
Mill Valley’s Milley Awards on October 22 will be the first without the creator of the Milley bronze statuette, sculptor John Libberton, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96. He will be fondly remembered.
Read MoreCo-Powered by MV Residents’ Education Housing Partners, a 250-Unit Affordable Apartment Project Near San Quentin For Teachers & County Employees Moves Forward With Gusto
The project, dubbed Oak Hill, aims to make a substantial dent in the dearth of housing, with one three-to-five-story complex including 135 workforce apartments for teachers and county employees, with another building of 115 affordable apartments for low-income and extremely low-income families.
Read MoreIndoff Biz Products Specialist Cliff Waldeck Expands Product Offering, Gets Tapped to Southern Marin Fire District Board in Latest Public Service Role
While Waldeck continues to expand grow his business with Indoff, he remains deeply committed to his community and the betterment of the town. The latest example is his recent appointment by to the Southern Marin Fire District’s Board following the resignation of Stephen Willis.
Read MoreSF Chronicle Digs Into City of Mill Valley’s Affordable Housing Efforts and Friends of Hauke Park’s Lawsuit That Cites ‘Continued Discrimination’ Against Residents in Eastern Part of Town
The San Francisco Chronicle is the most recent news organization to take notice, with reporter Emily Hoeven quoting Jenny Silva, a YIMBY watchdog and board chair for the Marin Environmental Housing Collaborative, as saying “it’s disingenuous to claim a fair housing violation when the area in question is 70% white and has a median household income of about $124,000. This is not a poor neighborhood by any stretch of the imagination.”
Read MoreMVPD, Marin County Public Guardian, Adult Protective Services, F.A.S.T and Marin County DA Host Vital Discussion on Elder Fraud – MV Community Center, 10am-12pm
The FBI reports that last year that seniors around the country lost over $3 billion last year (an 84% increase from the prior year) to scammers who exploit trust, romance, and investment opportunities.
Read MoreChristopher Raker, Mill Valley Mayor From 1996-2007 and a Renowned Architect, Has Passed Away at the Age of 78
“He filled every room that he walked into. Everything that he did, he did with absolute dedication. He was the best father anyone could ask for. He was enthusiastic, brilliant, had a huge heart and was inspiring in every way,” said Bianca Raker.
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