News

Vegetation Management Grant Program Successfully Funded 30 Projects

Posted on September 27, 2021

The Town of Fairfax is pleased to announce the Vegetation Management Grant Program has been successfully completed. The Town awarded a total of 20 grants in the amount of $1,000 to recipients aged 65 and older and/or economically disadvantaged. An additional 10 grants in the amount of $500 were given out to the general population. The grant period...

Seeking applications for the New Community Emergency Preparedness Committee

Posted on September 20, 2021

The newly established Fairfax Community Emergency Preparedness Committee is being formed to support and help coordinate collaborative town-wide efforts to prepare residents to respond to emergencies of all kinds. Check out the Committee’s webpage for details. The Town is seeking members to represent various stakeholders, including the community at large, CERTs, Firewise communities, and NRGs....

Election News: Notice of Manual Tally of Ballots; Press Release Regarding the Voter’s Choice Act

Posted on September 20, 2021

Voter’s Choice Act The process of implementing the California Voter’s Choice Act in Marin County in 2022 is underway, and the Elections Department is seeking public comment on its Election Administration Plan (EAP). The press release includes everything you need to know to access the EAP, provide feedback, or read up on other relevant information. A virtual meeting on...

Town Council Passes Resolution for Restaurants, Businesses, and Residents to Take Water Conservation Steps

Posted on September 9, 2021

Restaurants are asked to only serve water to customers upon request. Businesses are asked to review their water use practices and implement water conservation actions where appropriate. Residents are encouraged to reduce the amount of water both in our homes and on our landscaping. Read the Resolution here.

Town Council Passes Ordinance Requiring New Construction to Be All-Electric

Posted on September 9, 2021

Ordinance No. 856 An Ordinance Adding Chapter 15.05 Entitled “All-Electric Construction in Newly Constructed Buildings” to Title 15 of the Fairfax Municipal Code.

Town Council Passes COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave Ordinance for Local Small Businesses

Posted on September 9, 2021

Ordinance No. 857 An Urgency Ordinance to Establish Paid Sick Leave Requirements for all Employees in the Town with 25 or Fewer Employees for Covid-19 Related Reasons.

Marin County Notice of Election Observer Information

Posted on August 30, 2021

Read the public notice here. In addition to the dates on the above-linked Notice, the Elections Department, Suite 121, will be OPEN Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Ballot processing (observers welcome) • Assist voters with registration and voting Office Phone: 415-473-6456 Location: 3501 Civic Center, Dr. San Rafael

Defensible Space Evaluations Coming to Multiple Fairfax Neighborhoods

Posted on August 23, 2021

Uniformed Inspectors will conduct defensible space and home hardening evaluations on residential properties in multiple Fairfax neighborhoods starting the week of August 23. (see attached map). This is being conducted by the Ross Valley Fire Department in partnership with neighboring fire agencies and the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA). A comprehensive report for your property will be...

We Invite You to Take the Fairfax Community Skate Park Survey

Posted on August 16, 2021

The Council approved the community skate park as a 1 year pilot with a 6 month check in with the community and council. The Parks and Recreation Committee (PARC) has recommended the current site become a permanent skate park. We are asking for your feedback so that PARC can share what the community would like...