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Just Cause Eviction Ordinance Workshop set for May 6

Posted on March 21, 2023

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. Participation will be via Zoom. The workshop will also be broadcast on the local government channel and livestreamed. The workshop will be facilitated by CivicMakers, with funding provided by the County of Marin Planning Department. Stay tuned for more details in a...

Draft Housing Element – March 2023 Status Update

Posted on March 7, 2023

To date, background reports on housing needs, constraints, and fair housing have been drafted and programs to address the key findings developed, as required per State law and guidance from HCD. The backbone of the Housing Element is the sites inventory and an important focus of the work has been on ground-truthing the sites and...

Prepare for cold weather, wind, and rain this week into next

Posted on February 22, 2023

What is happening? Cold weather is returning to the Bay Area this week with a weather event that may result in gusty winds, rain, and chance of snow at high elevations. National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect until 1:00pm Wednesday. A Frost Advisory is in effect from 12:00AM Wednesday, February 22...

Town offices closed in observance of Presidents’ Day

Posted on February 17, 2023

Town Hall offices will be closed Monday, February 20th in honor of Presidents Day. 24-hour operations will remain in effect for the Police and Fire Departments.

The Town of Fairfax is hiring a Deputy Town Clerk / Administrative Analyst

Posted on February 15, 2023

The Town of Fairfax is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to fill a full-time position in the Town Clerk’s office. This is an exciting opportunity to work in local government in a small town located about 30 minutes north of San Francisco, and 30 minutes east of Point Reyes National Seashore. Home to 7,500...

Town of Fairfax recognizes Black History Month

Posted on February 3, 2023

At the February 1, 2023 Town Council meeting, Fairfax Town Council adopted a proclamation of support for Black History Month for February 2023. Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the immeasurable contributions of African Americans and honor their legacies and accomplishments throughout history. The Fairfax Town Council is pleased to recognize...

Recreation Update – February 2023

Posted on February 1, 2023

Check out Fairfax Recreation's latest update to learn about active classes and programs, and upcoming summer camps! Read the full newsletter!

A Special Message from Chief Rico Tabaranza

Posted on January 27, 2023

I am incredibly disheartened and disturbed by the graphic video released by the City of Memphis, Tennessee, involving the inexcusable brutal beating and death of Mr. Tyre Nichols at the hands of five ex-Memphis Police Officers. The actions of the involved ex-officers were appalling and inhumane. There is no place in the law enforcement profession...

Marin encourages residents to prepare for more rain

Posted on January 11, 2023

What is happening? Marin can expect heavier rain Wednesday, January 11 followed by more showers through the week with possible thunderstorms. Rain will continue through the weekend, with the possibility of another storm on Tuesday, January 17. The County of Marin has proclaimed a local state of emergency because of the severe impacts of recent...

Town offices closed Monday, January 16

Posted on January 10, 2023

Town Hall offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Severe weather storm expected to arrive tonight, January 8

Posted on January 8, 2023

A severe weather storm is expected to arrive tonight, January 8 and stay through Tuesday, January 10 evening. It will likely bring significant rainfall with 2 – 4” Sunday evening, and another 1 – 2” Monday at lower elevations with 6” or more on Mt Tamalpais. Extended power outages are expected. Residents should take steps...

Avoid unnecessary travel during this week’s storm

Posted on January 3, 2023

What is happening? Another storm front is headed to the Bay Area that will bring substantial rainfall on Wednesday and continuing Thursday, not tapering off until Thursday afternoon. National Weather Service has issued the following advisories: Flood Watch in effect from 4:00AM Wednesday, January 4 through 4:00PM January 5. High Wind Watch in effect from...