Posts Tagged ‘Climate Change’
SF Chronicle: ‘Unprecedented’ Marin County Housing Project in Strawberry Moves Forward Amid Neighbor Pushback
“This type of project is something that is unprecedented in our unincorporated county,” Jones told the San Francisco Chronicle. She said the state is prioritizing adding a variety of housing to well-off neighborhoods with abundant resources, “as this project would do.”The county’s report, which took more than three years to finish, highlights the project’s impact, including traffic and noise. Neighbors have objected to the size of the project, lobbying against it since it was announced.
Read MoreSouthern Marin Fire Protection District Seeks Candidates for a Dynamic Human Resources Coordinator to Join our Team
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District is seeking to find a dynamic Human Resources Coordinator to join our team. Must be passionate about working in public service. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience providing administrative assistance in the Human Resources environment, highly proficient with business technology and administrative tasks, and have a good understanding of the role of the Human Resources Department.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of July 22
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Read MoreAs the City of Mill Valley Looks to Make the Case in November for a 1% Sales Tax Hike, Dick Spotswood Spotlights the Bay Area’s Larger Revenue Needs
“The largest item on November’s ballot is a $10 to 20 billion regional bond that, if passed, promises to create 45,000 affordable homes in the nine-county Bay Area,” he wrote. “It’s sponsored by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Bay Area Housing Finance Agency. BAHFA reports that “a $10 billion bond would require a tax of $10.26 per $100,000 in assessed value – or about $100 per year for a million-dollar home.” Double that if the bond is for $20 billion.”
Read MoreMVSD Is Set to Undergo a Major Transformation of MVMS With a Middle School Modernization Project Many Years in the Making!
The Mill Valley Middle School Modernization Project represents a significant investment in the future of the community’s education infrastructure. With the support of the City and active participation from the public, the project aims to create a modern, efficient, and inspiring environment for students and staff alike.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of June 24
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Read MoreEditorial: Bipartisan Duo Seeks to Address American Unhappiness by “Restoring the Common Good Initiative” and Exploring the Reasons Behind the Dissatisfaction
For U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, the report confirmed something they had been discussing for a while: that despite the high quality of life many Americans enjoy, people seem more dour, anxious and, well, unhappy than ever before.
Read MoreAs Electricity Bills Soar, MCE Offers Relief: Residents and Businesses Eligible for MCE Cares Credit Get up to $25 in Monthly Credits
“No one should have to choose between feeding their family and keeping the lights on,” said Shanelle Scales-Preston, MCE’s Board Chair and City of Pittsburg Councilmember. “That’s why MCE is helping the most vulnerable folks in our community. Since 2020, we’ve provided $62 million in bill relief aimed at keeping our service more affordable and equitable, while being better for the planet.”
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of June 17
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Read MoreDick Spotswood: Doing Nothing About Sea Level Rise in Marin Is the Most Expensive Option
The major areas of focus span much of the county, including Bel Marin Keys; Belvedere and Tiburon; Bolinas; the Hamilton Wetlands; Inverness; Marin City; Manzanita and Tamalpais Junction; Mill Valley, downtown and western Novato; Santa Venetia; Sausalito; Stinson Beach; Highway 37; Highway 101; San Rafael; Kentfield; Corte Madera; Terra Linda; and Larkspur. “They are mostly coastal areas, as expected, with some additional inland due to groundwater rise,” Hiatt said.
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