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Safer Evacuation: Here’s What Mill Valley Residents Need to Know to Have a Successful Evacuation Drill on Saturday, April 26!
Knowing how to evacuate safely can mean the difference between life and death. Being prepared and acting early can save lives. The Mill Valley Evacuation Drill on April 26th is your chance to practice your plan and ensure you are ready when it matters most. Safer Evacuation: What Mill Valley Residents Need to Know Wildfires move quickly, and for those living in Mill Valley, evacuating safely requires a well-thought-out plan. Whether you live in a hillside neighborhood or in a flatter area, having an evacuation strategy is critical. Wildfires spread rapidly due to heat, wind patterns, and dry conditions, making early evacuation and preparedness essential. Below are key strategies to help you prepare for and execute a safe evacuation.
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Rule one is to leave for a safe location immediately after the first alarm sounds. There’s no dawdling if you, your family and pets are to survive. As soon as evacuation orders are given, leave for a safe location. Your destination can be a sports field, school yard, the beach or anywhere far from flammable foliage. Never forget that a major earthquake can spawn an out-of-control urban or wildland fire. Think of San Francisco at 5:06 a.m. on April 18, 1906. Keep in mind the old saying, “those who hesitate are lost.”
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 30th
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Read MoreSean McGrew, One of the Most Impactful Figures in Recent Mill Valley History, Passed Away in Late February – He Will Be Deeply Missed – a GoFundMe Seeks Contributions Toward Memorial Benches in Both San Francisco and Mill Valley
With very heavy hearts, we announce the tragic loss of our brother and dear friend, Sean McGrew. Sean passed away suddenly, tragically, but peacefully on Friday, February 28th. Sean was born and raised in San Francisco and had long career in Recreation and Parks. Contributions are much appreciated and will go towards Memorial Benches in both San Francisco and Mill Valley.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of March 23rd
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Read MoreAfter a Hugely Successful Ballot Measure L in 2024 to Address Massive Infrastructure Needs of $150 Million to $180 Million in the Next 10-15 Years, City Officials Now Look to Implement the 1% Sales Tax Hike, Effective April 1st
Effective April 1, 2025, the sales tax rate for the City of Mill Valley will increase from 8.25% to 9.25% All taxpayers will receive a special notice regarding new sales and use tax rates effective April 1, 2025, 30 days before the new rates start either via e-notice or a letter format that has a “Special Notice” on the top. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration will post the notice on their Special Notices and Notification Letters website. https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/news/special-notices-and-notification-letters.htm. Approved by Mill Valley voters with the passage of Measure L in November 2024, this local sales tax increase of 1% is estimated to bring our community an additional $4.2 million in revenue per year. The City will begin receiving funds in June 2025 to directly support community identified priorities such as wildfire prevention, roads, bridges, emergency routes, flood mitigation, hillside stabilization, and repairing City facilities like the Public Safety Building, Community Center, Library, as well as City playgrounds and fields.
Read MoreMt. Tamalpais Methodist Church Hosts Mayor Stephen Burke for an Issues-Driven Meet & Greet – May 4th, 12pm
Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church has long been home to a welcoming environment for all. Friends and members of Mt. Tam Church are invited to engage with Mayor Stephen Burke as he shares City Council’s visions and plans for the city in the years ahead. This event takes place at noon in the church sanctuary. Mayor Burke will highlight the city’s next steps, following the passage of the Measure L sales tax, for infrastructure maintenance and enhancements, fiscal sustainability, and emergency preparedness. He will also address land use and affordable housing challenges, business and cultural vitality initiatives, the critical importance of public/private partnerships, community engagement, and Mill Valley’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A delicious pizza lunch will be provided prior to the meet and greet – suggested donation for lunch but all invited to dine regardless of ability to pay.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of March 16th
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Read MoreThe City Council Backed a Fee Waiver Policy that Includes a Pair of Voter Precincts in Marin City – 31228 and 31229 – the Waiver Could Include Staffing Fees, Deposits, Permit Fees, Facility Rentals and More
Arts & Recreation are steeped into the fabric of Mill Valley, and this week, the City Council unanimously made a welcoming stride toward giving more Southern Marin residents, specifically our long-neglected, immediate neighbors just over the smallest of hills in Marin City. The council agreed to support, in partnership, a fee waiver policy that includes specifically includes a pair of voter precincts in Marin City – 31228 and 31229. The approved Fee Waiver Policy would include staffing fees, deposits, permits fees, facility rental fees and more. Mill Valley Arts & Recreation staff would be able to approve a fee waiver or reduction of up to $2,000, with requests for fee waivers over $2,000 will be sent to the Parks & Recreation Commission for consideration
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of March 10th
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