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Message from Supervisor Rodoni As I step into my eighth year as your District 4 Marin County Su- pervisor, I am embracing the new year with energy, dedication, and ambition. At the January 9th Board of Supervisors meeting, I was elected to serve as President of the Board, and in this role, I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow Supervisors, District Aides, and County staff to continue to face challenges and meet the needs of Marin County residents.
This work includes the implementation of short-term rental (STR) regulations that restrict the number of STRs within our unincorpo- rated villages. STRs affect the cost of real estate, rental prices and reduce the cumulative number of housing available for long-term residents. We are losing our residential communities throughout coastal Marin, as teachers, firefighters, law enforcement, and ser- vice workers cannot afford to live in the communities they serve. Our local businesses and volunteer fire departments are struggling to find staff. School enrollments are declining, and it’s difficult to fill teaching positions. These jobs and positions contribute to our communities; they are the coaches of our baseball teams and volunteers for nonprofits, and they help our coastal villages remain vibrant and welcoming for visitors. STR regulations will not solve the housing crisis in West Marin, but they are an important first step. We will need to dig deeper in the coming years to develop incentives to increase the stock of residential rentals, encourage the development of affordable and workforce housing, and more. The Board approved the STR regulations of Supervisors in January, and they are currently being reviewed by the California Coastal Commission, with the goal of go- ing into effect later this spring. Supporting Affordable Housing I am grateful for the coordination and collaboration of the West Marin Community Land Trusts and, specifically, the work of the Two Valley Land Trust, which is actively working to create long- term affordable housing in the Valley. In the coming year, the County is exploring the development of a Countywide Land Trust to preserve and create affordable housing within our communities, and our County housing team is actively working in partnership with our communities to ensure safe and dignified housing for our most vulnerable residents. We have a lot of challenges ahead of us but also a lot of oppor- tunities. We have a vision of what we want our community to be: a place where everyone feels welcome, safe, and valued. A place where we celebrate our diversity, support each other and learn from each other. A place where we have fun, grow and create posi- tive change. I know we can do this. I know we have the skills, the talent, and the spirit to continue our collaborative efforts to meet our community challenges and make the opportunities. I’m proud of what we have accomplished, and I can’t wait to see what we will achieve next. Thank you for being part of this amazing community. You are the motivation behind my passion for what I do. Let’s make 2024 a year to remember!
My vision and priorities for this year include: • Boosting economic stability, fairness in income, and regional worker welfare via a minimum wage ordinance; • implementing measures that improve accessibility, streamline efficiency, encourage collaboration, and ensure transparency in Supervisors meetings; • tackling urgent ecological issues, reducing environmental harm, and promoting sustainable methods for a healthier to- morrow; and • enhancing emergency response, boosting community safety, and safeguarding lives and property by finalizing plans for a new fire station in San Geronimo Valley. To make this vision a reality, I am looking forward to working with my community and finding ways to be proactive, creative, and flexible as we work to solve the challenges our communities face through essential non-profit collaboration. West Marin Collaborative, Non-Profit Coordination – Stronger To- gether I am proud to support the dedicated non-profits in our community – like the San Geronimo Valley Community Center (SGVCC) – who provide an array of services for families, youth, seniors, low-income households, immigrants, and who also partner with County emer- gency services, parks, and recreation services and more to ensure our communities receive needed support and services. In the fall of 2023, the County of Marin formalized a partnership with the West Marin Fund to support the work of the West Marin Collaborative network, a forum for community-based organizations serving the area to meet, exchange ideas, and coordinate activi- ties. As Alexa Davidson, Executive Director of the SGVCC, said at the September 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting, “West Marin is a large geographic area, and a lot of nonprofits serve it. The West Marin Collaborative has played a key role in helping us to work together to solve some of the most critical issues facing our com- munities.” Supporting our non-profits in partnership with the County ensures that we are providing needed community services and programs so that people are supported, safe, and have opportunities. Preserving Existing Housing I am also working to ensure we protect and preserve our existing housing stock, support smart growth for affordable housing devel- opment, and work to ensure there is dignified and safe housing for our most vulnerable community members.
In community,
Dennis Rodoni Marin County Supervisor District 4
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