Summary
Everyone loves the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center — from the freeway. Inside, however, it is clearly in need of love after decades of deferred maintenance. The Grand Jury finds that maintenance and rehabilitation of the Civic Center have generally been reactive rather than guided by a long-term, prioritized plan, and that security improvements have not been consistently addressed. The Civic Center holds a unique place in architectural history and in the hearts of Marin County residents. With a new County governance structure and leadership in place, now is the time to assess the Civic Center Campus’s current and future needs and uses.
This report was released to the public on June 4, 2026.
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Responses
| Required responding agency | Status |
|---|---|
| Marin County Board of Supervisors | Due September 4, 2026 |
| Invited to respond | Status |
|---|---|
| Marin County Executive | Due August 4, 2026 |
| Marin County Director of Public Works | Due August 4, 2026 |
| Marin County Director of Parks and Open Space | Due August 4, 2026 |
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