Posts Tagged ‘Diversity Equity & Inclusion’
Free Westminster Events Hosts an Inspiring, Thought-Provoking Conversation About Aging, One that Challenges Outdated Perceptions & Explores How to Approach Life’s Later Chapters with Grace, Purpose and Resilience – April 27th, 3-5pm
The event features Sonya Dolan, co-founder of Mettle Health—an online platform she created with Mill Valley’s BJ Miller to provide personalized, holistic support for patients and caregivers facing the emotional, practical, and existential challenges of serious illness, death, and grief. Also speaking is Joe O’Hehir, Interim CEO of Vivalon, who brings more than four decades of leadership in healthcare and nonprofit organizations. A longtime advocate for innovative aging services, O’Hehir helped launch Marin’s Aging Action Initiative and led the creation of Vivalon’s new Healthy Aging Campus. Moderating the conversation is Teri Dowling.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 30th
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Read MoreMarin IJ: Whether It’s Prior Tariffs or the Latest Tax, Marin Is Lagging on Housing Production, and Marin County Is Going to Need to Create Housing at a Faster Pace if it Wants to Meet the State’s Target
“So much of it, particularly in this economic environment, is beyond what the county can control,” Supervisor Brian Colbert said. “So many of these permits are just not going to pan out because of other circumstances.”
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians
“More than anything, it’s the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,” says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “We hope attendees will recognize some favorites on this bill. But we really want you to to revel in the wonders of sonic discovery, and pass those earworms onto friends near and far. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”
Read MoreThe Ever-Resilient, Always Creative Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery Co-Working Space, Has Revived Her Business and Has Opened Her Doors for Members!
Kraaijvanger remained resilient as always. But guess what!?! She has pivoted once again, this time in a new space on Miller Ave. “I couldn’t ignore the constant drumbeat of how much our community missed having a space to connect,” she says. “I couldn’t ignore how untethered people are feeling right now. How we need a sense of belonging in our lives. How we yearn for joy, beautiful space, and a hug.” They opened their doors in late March!
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 MorePaula Reynolds, Advocating for Mill Valley, For Decades, Has Been a Force of Nature for Good in Every Aspect Within Her Beloved Mill Valley Community and Beyond, Raising Children, Supporting an Ever-Growing Brood of Grandchildren and Relentlessly Calling for Vitality in the 94941!
Over the past several months, the City of Mill Valley has made a point to highlight some of the legions of local volunteers who have made an ongoing positive impact to the community. That has included longtime Mill Valley resident Joan Murray, multi-faceted arts patron Vera Meislin and the remarkable contributions of Hugh Kuhn. In March, Paula Reynolds is an oh-so-worthy honoree.
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 MoreMarin IJ: Bay Area Health Leaders Reflect on COVID’s 5-Year Mark
But what was supposed to be a three-week pause on normal life to relieve crowded emergency rooms stretched to a months-long slog of restrictions that lasted into June 2021, six months after vaccines became available, with mask and vaccine mandates stretching well into 2022, longer than in other states. “The later decisions about when and how to reopen,” Cody conceded, “those were much more complicated.” Her former counterpart in Marin County, Dr. Matt Willis, went a step further. “A lot of our early thinking was organized almost purely around preventing transmission,” said Willis, who retired last year. “But I think we could have been more tolerant of certain forms of gatherings earlier on if we had recognized the benefits of those things.”
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