Digital San Rafael

San Rafael Wraps Canal Broadband Feasibility Study

Posted on February 14, 2025

On Monday, February 3rd, the Digital Service team presented the findings of the Canal Broadband feasibility project to the City Council. The presentation focused on the results of work over the past 2 years to begin the process of addressing permanent broadband infrastructure needs for the Canal neighborhood. The project was funded by a Local...

Now Hiring: Civic Engagement Manager

Posted on August 15, 2024

Civic Engagement Manager Digital Service and Open Government City of San Rafael, California Annual Salary: $130,116 - $158,160 DOE/DOQ The City of San Rafael is seeking a dynamic and experienced Civic Engagement Manager (formal title is Civic Design Manager) to spearhead comprehensive engagement programs while coordinating the Communication Team's activities. This role will work within...

map of Canal neighborhood showing internet speeds (MBPS)

Canal Broadband Project Highlights Digital Divide in the Community

Posted on February 13, 2024

For many residents in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood, unreliable or unaffordable internet service is a frustrating reality. It hinders residents’ ability to work, learn, and stay connected. To address this issue, the City of San Rafael is working alongside the County of Marin as part of the Digital Marin initiative to develop strategies and outcomes...

Canal Internet Access Survey

Posted on September 22, 2023

Now, more than ever, broadband Internet is an essential and crucial service to those who live, learn and work in the City of San Rafael. In some areas, high-speed Internet is not available. In order to bridge this digital divide, the City of San Rafael needs to gain a better picture of which properties do not...

Request for Proposal (RFP): Permit Management System Replacement

Posted on April 30, 2023

BID NOTIFICATION SAN RAFAEL, CA May 1, 2023– The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce the release of our Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Permit Management System Replacement. We are seeking to implement a commercially available, native cloud-based Permit Management solution that can provide broad administrative functionalities and a modern user experience...