District 4 Rodoni Reports

2025 summary of key work accomplished in District 4 that strengthens our communities—from our coastal villages, inland valleys, and bayside neighborhoods. 2025 brought real pressures: an ongoing housing crisis, climate impacts on our coast and watersheds, and rising costs for families and small businesses. It also brought meaningful progress. Working in partnership with residents, community organizations, County staff, and my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors, we took concrete steps to protect what makes District 4 special while planning for a more stable, resilient future. 

Housing

Housing remains the most urgent issue in District 4, and in 2025 we made major progress by building new affordable homes, preserving existing units, and expanding tools to prevent displacement—in West Marin and across the district. 

• Supported the future development of 8 new affordable homes at 31 Wharf Road in Bolinas in partnership with BCLT and Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco Region to create affordable homeownership opportunities for low-income first-time homeowners.
   
• Supported the future development of 54 new affordable rentals at 100 Commodore Webster Drive (former Coast Guard site) in Point Reyes Station in partnership with CLAM.
   
• Purchased temporary housing site at 6th/B Street in Point Reyes Station and approved lease and operating agreement with CLAM to provide housing for individuals facing displacement in the local community.
   
• Supported the rehabilitation at 6956 Sir Francis Drake to provide 3 new affordable rental homes in partnership with the Two Valleys Community Land Trust in San Geronimo Valley. 
   
• Approved funding to preserve 9-unit apartment building at 1400 Lincoln Avenue in San Rafael in partnership with Canal Alliance.
   
• Advanced the Oakhill Workforce and Affordable Housing project that will provide 250 affordable apartments (115 affordable units and 135 workforce units for teachers and county employees) near Larkspur.  
   
• Provided housing stabilization services for local partners serving up to 120 households at risk of displacement.

Small Business & Local Economy

District 4 thrives when local entrepreneurs, nonprofits, farms, and food producers have the support they need to weather disruptions and grow. In 2025, the County strengthened its economic vitality work with expanded small business advising, investments in local agriculture and food systems, and a renewed focus on clearer, faster permitting—especially for food businesses. 

• Expanded no-cost business advising and training through the Marin Small Business Development Center, serving hundreds of entrepreneurs countywide.
   
• Increased culturally responsive, multilingual support for underserved entrepreneurs, including immigrants, women, and low-income business owners.
   
• Launched a Workforce Stability Program in West Marin, connecting working families to housing navigation, job training, and wraparound supports.
   
• Invested in local agriculture and food systems, including approval of a permanent Marin Farmers Market and Center for Food and Agriculture at the Civic Center. 
   
• Marin’s agricultural economy remains a cornerstone of District 4. In 2024, Marin’s gross agricultural production reached $83.8 million.
   
• Working to improve food permitting processes, offering clearer guidance, early consultations, and planning for updated software to reduce delays and surprises.
   
• Directed district grant funding to trusted community partners, strengthening nonprofits that deliver essential services, cultural programming, and local connections.

Infrastructure and Public Safety

Reliable infrastructure and safe transportation are essential for District 4’s rural, coastal, and valley communities. In 2025, the County delivered and advanced major investments in road safety, bridges, broadband, digital services, and public facilities, with a strong focus on equity, emergency access, and community input. 

• Adopted downtown Bolinas Parking Restrictions to improve safety and emergency access.
   
• Launched the Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on County-maintained roads.
   
• 19+ miles of roads repaired across Point Reyes, Tomales, Hicks Valley, and San Geronimo Valley, including extending roadway life and improving safety for Mountain View Road Bridge Lagunitas, Nicasio Valley Road Bridge Replacement review, Meadow Way Slope Stabilization, and Bolinas Road Resiliency Project.
   
• Approved an $11 million coastal broadband fiber network, bringing high-speed internet to homes and businesses in Dillon Beach, Tomales, and Muir Beach 
   
• Improved public facilities and accessibility, including restrooms, pathways, lighting, and ADA upgrades at the Civic Center and in local communities.
   
• Advanced planning for safer walking and biking connections, including the East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Bay Trail Gap Closure Study.
   
• San Geronimo Valley Drive improvements for pedestrian and crossings, and review of the speed limit to reduce from 40 mph to 30 mph. 
   
• Parking and safety upgrades approved near Lagunitas School, improving visibility and safety for students walking and biking.
   
• Launched FixItMarin app in District 4 pilot area, San Geronimo Valley, for residents to report issues for repair including potholes, missing signage, littering, and more.  
   
• Investments in digital services modernization are simplifying how residents access permits, payments, and information, making government services easier to navigate.

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience 

District 4’s coastline, wetlands, and watersheds are central to who we are, they are also on the front lines of climate change. In 2025, we advanced nature-based resilience projects, strengthened protections for our ocean, and expanded equitable access to parks and open space. 

• Supervisor Rodoni was appointed to the Marin County Sea-Level Rise Board Subcommittee and joined the California Coastal Commission as North Central Alternate.
   
• Advanced the Bolinas Lagoon Wye Wetlands Resiliency Project, improving flood protection, habitat connectivity, and transportation safety.
   
• Expanded habitat restoration efforts, planting thousands of native trees and plants and committing to long-term monitoring and stewardship.
   
• 10 years of pesticide-free parks and facilities, maintaining 136 of 148 County sites without pesticides in 2024 and dedicating 41,000+ hours to non-chemical land care.
   
• Approved acquisition of the Canal Boatyard site, laying the groundwork for a community-designed park and a future pedestrian and bike bridge that also serves as a second evacuation route. 
   
• Invested in cleaner coastlines and healthier waters, including Tomales Bay submerged tire removal study, supporting restoration of Chicken Ranch Beach, and removal of underground fuel tanks in Bolinas. 
   
• Renewed regional partnerships such as Cleaner California Coast to reduce single-use waste and protect marine sanctuaries along Marin's coastline. 
   
• Strengthened County climate leadership, including adding Marin’s first Climate Director and advancing countywide sea-level-rise governance.
   
• Reaffirmed Marin’s opposition to offshore oil drilling and deep-sea mining, protecting marine ecosystems and the coastal economy.

Accessible, Understandable, Local Government

Access to County services and decision-makers shouldn’t depend on geography. In 2025, Supervisor Rodoni and the District 4 team expanded how and when the County shows up in local communities, with a strong emphasis on in‑p

• The District 4 office and Supervisor Rodoni attended more than 110 community events across the district, including town celebrations, annual meetings, graduations, community forums, and nonprofit gatherings.
   
• Supervisor Rodoni hosted 8 Community Conversations, town-hall-style meetings held directly in District 4 neighborhoods, designed to create open, accessible dialogue close to home. The Supervisor attended 7 local community association meetings as a guest speaker, to provide updates on county services and programs.
   
• Held 11 “County Services Closer to Home” events in West Marin, allowing residents to meet directly with County departments without traveling to the Civic Center for assistance.
   
• District 4 staff maintained regular district office hours in rural West Marin, ensuring consistent on-the-ground presence for more than 100 days during the year.  
   
• Created a new West Marin Municipal Services Manager role to improve coordination across County departments.
   
• Approved new mobile County services and a West Marin Bookmobile, expanding access to health, social services, libraries, and bilingual outreach. In-person connection, rural access, and ongoing presence in District 4. 

Upholding Community Values 

In response to significant shifts at the federal level, Marin County provided steady leadership to protect residents, services, and local decision-making while reaffirming core values.  

• Adopted resolutions affirming democracy, inclusion, and local values. 
   
• The Board invested $500,000 in local immigration legal and emergency assistance, supported state funding for legal services, advocated for protections impacting nearly 13,000 Medi-Cal enrollees, and expanded immigrant rights resources to ensure Marin remains a welcoming and safe community for all residents.
   
• Approved $800,000 in emergency food safety-net funding when federal SNAP benefits were disrupted, preventing a local hunger crisis.
   
• Marin County joined multiple federal lawsuits, including actions with 50 jurisdictions nationwide, to oppose unlawful federal overreach, protect constitutional local control, and safeguard funding for housing, transportation, public safety, and social services. 
   
• Strengthened climate leadership by recruiting for the first Climate Director, investing in local EV rebates, and reaffirming long-standing opposition to offshore drilling to protect Marin’s coast and economy. 

Health and Wellbeing of our Community

Protecting community health and safety, from daily wellness to emergency readiness, remained a top priority in 2025, with particular attention to underserved, rural, and coastal communities.  

• Expanded food security programs for families and seniors across District 4 to provide culturally responsive services to access food, housing stability, health resources, and meals delivery and meal services for older adults across the district. 
   
• Renewed mental health and youth wellness programs, including school-based mental health services for high-risk youth and expanded peer mental health support programs. 
   
• Strengthened wildfire prevention and vegetation management, paired with workforce training, providing more than 13,000 hours of fuel reduction work to support defensible space.
   
• Advanced plans to develop a new, centralized Fire Headquarters in San Geronimo Valley, including a fire station, training and support facilities, equipment storage, and vehicle maintenance infrastructure. 
   
• Committed funding to support the Stinson Beach Fire Station project that will provide advanced Life Support services, improve response for residents and visitors, and serve as a hub for CPR training, wellness checks, and public safety education.