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SAN RAFAEL, CA — Keep an eye on your mailbox! The County of Marin is sending invitations to approximately 109,000 households, encouraging residents to share their ideas and help shape the County's future through Envision Marin, its first Countywide Strategic Plan in more than 25 years.
The mailers are expected to arrive November 7-11. Each invitation includes information about how residents can participate online or attend an upcoming community workshop.
The mailing is part of a broader effort to ensure that people throughout Marin know about Envision Marin and have an opportunity to participate.
Since launching the initiative, the County has been reaching residents through neighborhood conversations, presentations to community organizations, partnerships with local groups, social media, newsletters, and outreach by County departments. The County has also launched Engage Marin, an online platform that makes it easy for community members to share their perspectives. County departments and community partners have helped broaden Envision Marin’s reach by leveraging their networks to engage communities historically underrepresented in government planning.
Beginning November 12, the County will host a series of community workshops to provide opportunities for residents to share their ideas and discuss Marin's future.
Help Shape Marin's Future
Join us at an Envision Marin Community Workshop to share what you value about Marin, discuss challenges and priorities, and help shape the County's future. Workshops are free and open to everyone, with in-person and online options available. Choose a date and location that works for you!
Thursday, November 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Marin Art & Garden Center, The Studio | 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross CA 94957
This workshop will be facilitated in English (with Spanish & ASL translation services)
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Saturday, November 14, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Marin County Civic Center, Board Chambers, 3rd Floor | 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903
This workshop will be facilitated in English (with Spanish & ASL translation services); Childcare available - registration optional but recommended
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Saturday, November 14, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Marin Health & Wellness Campus Connection Center, Room 109/110 | 3240 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
This workshop will be facilitated in Spanish (with English & ASL translation services); Childcare available - registration optional but recommended
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Monday, November 16, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Marin Humane, Auditorium | 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
This workshop will be facilitated in English (with Spanish & ASL translation services); Childcare available - registration optional but recommended
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Tuesday, December 1, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Mill Valley Community Center, Cascade Room | 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941
This workshop will be facilitated in English (with Spanish & ASL translation services); Childcare available - registration optional but recommended
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Wednesday, December 2, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Spanish Language Online Community Workshop
This workshop will be facilitated in Spanish (with English & ASL translation services)
Additional details to be posted soon
Saturday, December 5, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
English Language Online Community Workshop
This workshop will be facilitated in English (with Spanish & ASL translation services)
Additional details to be posted soon
Note that an additional meeting is being scheduled for West Marin. Stay tuned!
Can't Make it to a Workshop?
Your voice matters! Join the conversation happening now at Engage Marin to share what matters most to you and help shape Marin's future. It only takes a few minutes to participate!
Engage Marin, the County’s online community engagement platform, provides an easy way for residents to share their ideas and help shape Marin’s future. As of November 4, 820 people have participated in the campaign, contributing 278 ideas and 1,125 votes.
Community members are encouraged to share their ideas by December 31, 2026. Read the invitation to participate from County Executive Derek Johnson.
About Envision Marin
Envision Marin is Marin County's first comprehensive Countywide Strategic Plan in more than 25 years. Developed in partnership with the Board of Supervisors, County employees, community organizations, and residents, the plan will establish a shared vision and actionable priorities to guide County decisions and investments over the next six years.