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Dean Allison Internship

The City of San Rafael created the Honorary Dean Allison Internship to honor Dean Allison, the City’s Public Works Director from September 2015 to March 2016 before his life was tragically cut short. He embraced the ideals of public service and transparency in his brief time with San Rafael. Dean focused on the needs of the public and worked effectively with individuals and groups throughout San Rafael to respond decisively to a broad spectrum of needs both large and small in a creative and community–focused way. This internship celebrates his life and his time serving the residents of San Rafael.

Public Works

Report an Issue / SeeClickFix Public Works News Canal Neighborhood Improvements Active Projects and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Public Works Permits Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Encroachment Permits Assembly Bill (AB) 43 Strategy Spinnaker Point Traffic Calming Pilot FAQs Grading Permits Canal Community Based Transportation Plan Transportation Permits Crosswalk Improvements Sewer Permits Streetaries Slip Lane Pilot FAQs Maintenance Divisions SMART Train Essential Facilities and Measure E Street Sweeping Illegal Dumping: Tips & Resources Embarcadero Way One-Way Conversion Bulky Waste Collection and Recycling Events Fire Stations 54 and 55 Replacement Francisco Blvd East Sidewalk Improvements How is the City Addressing Illegal Dumping? Grand Avenue Protected Two-Way Cycle Track Bulky Item Disposal Resources and Signage Peacock Gap Park Playground Improvements Abandoned Shopping Carts Second and Fourth Street Intersection Improvements Mini-Grant Program Storm Readiness and Response US-101/I-580 Multimodal and Local Access Improvement Project (Transportation Authority of Marin) San Rafael Channel Dredging San Quentin Pump Station Replacement Dean Allison Internship Pavement Management Program Pickleweed Park Enhancement Rotary Manor Culvert Replacement Spinnaker Point Parking Modifications Sun Valley Park Playground Improvements Water Course and Tideland Permits
Back Canal Community Lighting Project Mejoras en el vecindario del canal
Back Albert Park Improvements ADA Improvements and Roundabout at Manuel T Freitas Parkway/Route 101 Interchange (Caltrans) B Street Culvert Replacement Canal Neighborhood Active Transportation Enhancement Project Pickleweed Childcare Replacement Portables Downtown Library Renovation Traffic Division Spinnaker Point Post Construction Project Lincoln Ave. Corridor Safety Improvements Project Downtown Transit Center Relocation (Golden Gate Transit) Francisco Blvd. East Mid-Block Crossing Enhancement Project
Back Fremont Road and Marquard Avenue Minor Concrete Repairs

Contact

April Miller, Director of Public Works
(415) 485-3355
(415) 485-3334 (FAX)
Contact us
111 Morphew Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Public Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-4:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
(Closed Noon - 1pm)
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Honorary Dean Allison Exit Letter from Emma Clark

Posted on August 20, 2024

My name is Emma Clark, and I was fortunate enough to work on the Capital Improvements team at the City of San Rafael Department of Public Works this summer (’24). As an Environmental Analysis/ Policy Major at Pitzer College, while my passion for civil improvements, equitable access to safe roads, and community improvements is substantial,...
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New Honorary Dean Allison Intern

Posted on August 20, 2024

We’re happy to introduce our new Dean Allison Intern, Emma Clark, who will be working with the Public Works Department this summer. Emma is in her third year of college majoring in Environmental Analysis / Policy and is planning on potentially working for one of the environmental regulatory agencies in the near future.    Emma will...
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Honorary Dean Allison Exit Letter from Kelly Abey

Posted on August 20, 2024

Hi there! My name is Kelly Abey, and I was the Summer 2023 Honorary Dean Allison Intern. Here is an exit letter detailing my experience in the position. I grew up in the City of San Rafael in Sun Valley. I had just finished my third year at UC Davis as a double major in...
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Traffic Division welcomes new Dean Allision intern Kelly Abey!

Posted on June 19, 2023

Kelly Abey joined DPW on June 16th as the 6th annual Honorary Dean Allison Intern. She has lived in San Rafael her whole life until college, where she goes to UC Davis. She recently finished her third year at Davis, double majoring in Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Planning and Sustainable Environmental Design. She is extremely...
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Honorary Dean Allison Exit Letter from Madison Tigbao

Posted on April 10, 2023

Hello, I am Madison Tigbao and I was honored to be the Dean Allison Intern of Summer 2022. I never met Dean Allison, but I heard many great stories about him and how he helped the San Rafael community. His internship meant so much more to me because my mother was fortunate to have had...

Honorary Dean Allison exit letter from Justin Lin

Posted on August 9, 2022

I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Dean Allison: he was Public Works Director around 6 years before I was accepted for an internship here at DPW. But everybody everywhere had something positive to say about him: He was kind, caring, empathetic, and led the department with a true passion for helping others. In his...
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New Honorary Dean Allison Intern

Posted on July 4, 2022

Please welcome the Public Works Departments new Honorary Dean Allison Intern, Madison Tigbao. Madison is a structural engineering major at the University of California San Diego, and she is excited about learning what Public Works department does before returning to school in September. Interesting fact her mother, who is the Public Works Director for Vallejo,...

New additions to DPW’s Engineering team!

Posted on July 19, 2021

The engineering team in Public Works recently welcomed new fixed term Junior Engineer Alysia Reyes and Dean Allison intern Justin Lin. Alysia came to us after interning for the City of San Jose Department of Transportation for over two years. Her experience in pavement and curb ramp projects will be a great addition to the...
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Honorary Dean Allison exit letter from Sophie Martinez

Posted on January 22, 2021

While I was not fortunate to have known Mr. Allison, I had heard of what he meant to the City as the Public Works Director. Enthusiastic. Dedicated. Dean Allison built strong relationships and cared immensely for both his employees and the public. Having the opportunity to learn about Public Works under his name as the...
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Recruitment for next “Dean Allison Intern”

Posted on September 29, 2017

Many people in our community were touched by the late Public Works Director Dean Allison. He was not only an incredible public servant, but also a dear friend. After his passing, the City created the Dean Allison Internship. The first recipient, Thomas Wong, wrote this moving piece about spending a day with Dean and the...
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