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UPDATE: PG&E’s Planned Public Safety Power Shut Off Plan

Posted on October 8, 2019

As of 10/8/2019 2:00pm: The following is an update from today’s 7:30 am and 12:30pm PG&E Conference call with local governments relative to PG&E’s planned Public Safety Power Shut off plan as well as information from Marin County OES. There are two critical weather alerts: Red Flag Warning for Marin & portions of North &...

Citizen of the Year Awarded to Two Outstanding Community Members at the October Town Council Meeting

Posted on October 8, 2019

David Smadbeck and Jody Timms were awarded the Town of Fairfax’s 2019 Citizen of the Year Award on October 2, 2019 at the Town of Fairfax’s regular Town Council meeting. Read more about how they have contributed to our community on the Citizen of the Year page.

Two Ordinances Adopted at the October Council Meeting Regarding Single Use Plastics and Planning Application Time Limits and Extensions

Posted on October 4, 2019

At the October 2nd Council Meeting two new ordinances were adopted. Ordinance 837 Added Sections Establishing Time Limits for Incomplete Planning Permit Applications and Extensions for Permit Application Deadlines. Ordinance 838 Regulating Single-Use Foodware. To read each ordinance please visit our Recent Ordinances page.

Farmer’s Market – Last Week October 9th

Posted on October 4, 2019

It's been another great season of the Fairfax Farmer's Market. We are so fortunate to have the market in the heart of town thru the warmer months. As fall rolls in and the days get shorter, the Farmer's Market will be wrapping up.  October 9th will be the last market. Come down, enjoy the bounty...

Three Ordinances adopted at the September Town Council meeting regarding Cannabis and Tobacco

Posted on September 16, 2019

At the September 4th Council Meeting three new ordinances were adopted. Ordinance 836 Amended the Fairfax Municipal code to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products. Ordinance 835 Amended Fairfax Municipal code to regulate commercial cannabis businesses within the Town of Fairfax. Ordinance 834 Adopted Zoning Standards and Restrictions for Commercial Cannabis Uses and Cannabis...

Information about Local Elections 2019

Posted on August 9, 2019

An election will be held in Fairfax for two Town Council terms, one Town Treasurer term, and one Town Clerk term, all for three years on November 5, 2019. The candidates are as follows (listed alphabetically): Renee Goddard for Councilmember Stephanie Hellman for Councilmember Cindy Swift for Councilmember Michele Gardner for Town Clerk Janet Garvin for Town Treasurer  ...

Looking for ways to get more involved? Join a Town committee!

Posted on January 31, 2019

Take a look at our current vacancies and learn more on the Boards and Commissions page.