The Town Council recently established a Residential Rental Assistance Program to assist extremely low-income Fairfax renters whose household incomes were adversely affected by COVID-19. The program is administered by St. Vincent de Paul and Ritter Center. They will inform applicants of the program requirements. Funds are limited and provided on a first-come, first serve basis. If you...
Wednesday, May 27, 6-8pm Presentation by John Bela, Fairfax Resident and Director/Partner Gehl Studio in San Francisco, followed by public input and Q&A. As the economy reopens it will do so with social distancing requirements. It will be difficult for businesses to operate and serve anywhere close to their pre-COVID customer numbers in the existing footprint...
The following is a joint statement from health officers in the counties of Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Santa Clara, plus the City of Berkeley. Thanks to the steadfast commitment of our residents to stay home, practice social distancing, and follow public health guidance, we have seen sustained progress on several key indicators regarding containment...
Dear Fairfax Community, As many of you know by now, in line with the current State Executive Orders, our Marin County Public Health Officer has issued a new order effective May 4th, which extends the Shelter In Place until May 31st with some minor modifications for certain sectors. For some, this modification may ease the...
Building and Planning Services Coronavirus Health Order and Restrictions on Construction Frequently Asked Questions April 6, 2020 On March 31, 2020, the Marin County Health Officer extended the shelter-in-place order (“Public Health Order”) through May 3, 2020. Among changes made are additional restrictions placed on construction activities. With the exception of “essential” construction, most existing...
Bay Area Health Officers Issue Updated Stay-at-Home Order; Marin Releases Updated Parks Closure Order More time and additional restrictions needed to slow the spread and reduce future impact on local hospitals from COVID-19 San Rafael, CA - Health officers in seven Bay Area jurisdictions – including Marin County -- are updating a previous stay-at-home...
On March 24, 2020, the Marin County Board of Supervisors approved an emergency resolution to prevent residents and business owners from being evicted because of a sudden loss of income tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ban is in effect countywide in every city, town, and unincorporated area of Marin County and lasts until May...
The Fairfax Food Pantry will be OPEN Saturdays 8:30-10:30am The Community Church (2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax). Be advised that because of the COVID 19 virus, customers will receive food in pre-bagged fashion, not "Famers" Market style. We ask that people maintain a safe 6 foot distance from others and that you pick up...
The Fairfax community has organized and we are here to help! From shopping to getting prescriptions filled to picking up your delicious take-out or dog walking. The Town has established a 1 to 1 volunteer matching service to support and protect people in need during this difficult time. Volunteers will help neighbors feel less nervous and alone...
A Message From Our Mayor Dear Fairfax Community, On a conference call this week, I was reminded by the Chair of the Fairfax Volunteers, that caring for community members and volunteerism is an immune booster. I just scrolled through our uniquely Fairfax social media sites and feel an immediate immune system surge. There are offers...
The State has created a new one-stop website for COVID-19 resources. This is a substantial source of information with unemployment , small business assistance and paid sick leave resources
On Tuesday, March 17, the Town Council unanimously ratified a Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency in repose to the spread of the Coronavirus and the County Public Health Order to shelter in Place. The proclamation of local emergency will mobilize resources, accelerate emergency planning, streamline staffing, and allow for future reimbursement by...
Marin County Health Officer has an issued an order directing residents to shelter in place until April 7th Read the Shelter In Place Order here to see the definitions of “essential” activities allowed under the Order.
