Jan 22 Support for AB 35 (Alvarez): Proposition 4 Administrative Procedure Act, (APA) Exemption

January 22, 2026

Assemblymember David Alvarez 
1021 O Street, Suite 5320
Sacramento, CA 94249

Dear Assemblymember Alvarez,

RE: Support for AB 35 (Alvarez): Proposition 4 Administrative Procedure Act, (APA) Exemption 

Dear Chair Wicks,

On behalf of the Marin County Board of Supervisors, I am writing in support of AB 35 (Alvarez) which would exempt Proposition 4 funds from the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Proposition 4 funds were approved by voters – over 70% in Marin County – to provide critical financial support for projects related to flood, and water resilience, wildfire and forest resilience, coastal resilience, biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions, climate-smart, sustainable, and resilient farms, ranches, and working lands, park creation and outdoor access, and clean air programs, amongst other.

As many advocates have correctly identified, exempting Proposition 4 funding from the APA is consistent with long standing precedent for natural resource bonds, including Proposition 84 and Proposition 68. An exemption would enable funds to be deployed more quickly and efficiently, ensuring that protracted administrative processes do not hold up vital community projects. These delays run counter to overwhelming support of the voters for Proposition 4 and their desire to see needed projects start in a timely manner. 

In Marin County, we are dedicated to environmental leadership and understand the acute threat that climate change poses to our constituents. We also remain committed to transparency, consultation, and public engagement. 

We strongly support a full exemption from the APA for all Proposition 4 funding to accelerate timelines and reduce administrative burdens on critical projects here in Marin County.

Sincerely,

Eric Lucan
President, Board of Supervisors

cc:         Marin County Board of Supervisors 
Assemblymember Damon Connolly
State Senator Mike McGuire