The nomination period for the upcoming General Municipal Election slated for November 5, 2024, has officially closed, setting the stage for key positions within the City of San Rafael and the San Rafael City Schools. Below is a rundown of the candidates vying for these pivotal roles: City of San Rafael Mayor Kate Colin Mahmoud … Continued
Update on Trustee Area 5 Election Incumbent Marina Palma has decided not to seek re-election for the San Rafael City Schools Board of Education Trustee Area 5 seat. As a result, the City Clerk’s office has extended the nomination period for this seat. Candidates now have until Wednesday, August 14 to submit their nomination papers. … Continued
We’re excited to announce that the General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Offices Up for Election: Mayor (4-year term) District 1/Southern City Councilmember (4-year term) District 4/Northern City Councilmember (4-year term) City Attorney (part-time, 4-year term) City … Continued
Tom Harrison was selected as the recipient of the Public Service Award due to his consistent level of selflessness demonstrated in his volunteer work spanning over a decade. He single-handedly maintains the path between Bahia Vista Elementary School and Spinnaker Point. He weeds, prunes, takes out dead plant material, cleans up litter, and coordinates group … Continued
On October 23, 2023, the City Council appointed 9 people to serve on the San Rafael Police Accountability and Advisory Committee (PAAC). Their first meeting will be held on December 20th at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall and you can learn more about the Committee on the PAAC website, but for now we would like … Continued
The City Clerk’s office is recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards, commissions & committees (BCCs). Community members can apply online to serve on our BCCs, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: ADA Access Advisory Committee Board Description: The ADA Access Advisory Committee provides valuable input in determining disability policy for … Continued
Melissa Prandi was selected as the recipient of the Public Service Award due to her consistent level of selflessness demonstrated throughout her life’s work. As a business owner in San Rafael, she models community engagement and encourages her team to participate in volunteer work. Melissa has spent much of her time volunteering with the San … Continued
The City Clerk’s office is currently recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards and commissions. Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Board of Library Trustees Board Description: The The Board of Library Trustees is an advisory board that meets monthly … Continued
The City Clerk’s office is currently recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards and commissions. Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Fire Commission Board Description: The Fire Commission consists of five members and two alternate members who advise and … Continued
The City Clerk’s office is currently recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards and commissions. Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Planning Commission Board Description: The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make … Continued
