The Downtown Streets Team and the City of San Rafael are teaming up to reduce panhandling Downtown. San Rafael is filled with compassionate people who want to help those less fortunate. Rather than give to panhandlers, we are asking you to “Put your Change to Work” by using the new purple donation meters that will … Continued
As SMART progresses with its systemwide testing, we encourage everyone to be #TrackSMART by following railroad safety practices. SMART is asking motorists and pedestrians to be alert and aware at all crossing gates and remember the following safety tips: Never stop your car on the railroad tracks. Do not cross the tracks until you are sure … Continued
The County of Marin is offering new incentives to landlords who participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. If you own or operate rental housing, check out the County’s new Landlord Partnership Program and learn how you can take advantage of new benefits and program features, including enhanced security deposits, special loans, vacancy loss coverage, … Continued
Last week we held our 22nd annual employee Bocce tournament at the Albert Park Bocce courts. This City tradition is a fun way for coworkers to get to know each other and bond over a potluck picnic and a friendly game of bocce; but it can get quite competitive! This year’s final round was a … Continued
As we continue to work to end homelessness in San Rafael, it is critical that we simultaneously create lively and active public spaces filled with residents, visitors, businesses, and customers. In July of 2016 the City welcomed aboard Danielle O’Leary as our new Director of Economic Development and Innovation to help achieve that goal. Danielle brings: … Continued
Here’s an update of what we’ve done and what we’re doing next to better serve San Rafael. Done Had an awesome Labor Day weekend and some well deserved r&r. Created new online forms for claims, a neighborhood association directory, various applications and complaints. Identified about 50 PDF handouts to be converted and consolidated into webpages. … Continued
In a post a few weeks ago, I shared that people experiencing homelessness typically fall into one of three buckets. At the risk of making some even broader generalizations, as the number of challenges a person faces increases (e.g. no job, loss of connection to family, addiction, mental illness, etc.), it becomes: Harder to establish … Continued
Here’s an update of what we’ve done and what we’re doing next to better serve San Rafael. Done Developed draft content for smaller department pages (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Council, City Manager, Human Resources, IT, and Finance). Provided feedback on design options for color palette, image gallery, iconography, typography, and overall look & feel … Continued
The Police Department is offering the Parent Project program again this September. This award-winning program helps parents raising strong-willed or out-of-control adolescents. Parents of kids ages 11 – 18 meet once a week for ten weeks and learn how to manage their child’s decisions in regards to: drugs and alcohol use, running away, gang involvement, … Continued
It may seem early, but our Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebrations will be upon us before we know it! We invite you to participate in this powerful and meaningful celebration of life and honor. The community event will be held at the Albert J. Boro Community Center on Saturday, November 5, … Continued
