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Supervisors Provide Feedback on Budget Priorities

One-time funds, including federal relief funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will be available to address many of the County’s top priorities. Staff outlined initial recommendations, which included homelessness services, a contribution to the revitalization of Golden Gate Village community in Marin City, a County service hub in southern Marin, countywide climate change and sea level rise projects, tourist infrastructure investments in West Marin, and support for expanded broadband access in underserved areas.

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April 3, 2022

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Board and residents briefed on County finances and department workplans.

Board and residents briefed on County finances and department workplans

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As the County of Marin prepares to finalize budget plans for the two-year budget cycle, the Marin County Board of Supervisors heard public feedback and offered its own guidance during informational budget planning sessions that concluded March 23.

The Supervisors heard about department workplans, emerging issues, and potential one-time budget allocations from the federal relief funds. Among the emerging issues, progress on racial equity, behavioral health and homelessness were among the topics reported to the Board. Long-term capital planning was also a central theme, with presentations from the Marin County Free Library and the Department of Public Works that highlighted anticipated repairs and improvements over the next few years.

The County is expecting upward revisions to the ongoing fiscal outlook stemming from increased local property and sales taxes. Last year’s investment returns make the County fully funded for pension liabilities, which will also reduce the County’s required annual contributions. Staff will provide the Board with updated projections in April.

In her closing remarks, Board President Katie Rice noted that the County’s budget should include funding to prevent homelessness, invest in infrastructure, and advance racial equity initiatives. She also concurred with her colleagues that the County needed to address workforce recruitment and retention issues to better provide critical community services.

June 2021, the Board adopted a $683 million budget for 2021-22 just as the economy was beginning to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The final fiscal year 2022-2024 Proposed Budget will be brought before the Board in June.

The County’s budget overview webpage allows residents to view interactive charts and graphs through the budget dashboard.

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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April 22, 2024

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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April 22, 2024

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.