Marin County, CA

Marin County, CA looks to portable pumps to combat flooding

Marin City is set to receive a portable flood pump station aimed at mitigating severe localized flooding. The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has allocated $1.37 million for the construction of the station's underground components. Expected to be operational by mid-winter, this initiative marks the beginning of broader flood risk reduction efforts in the area, which will include a permanent pump station and additional flood mitigation infrastructure.

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Marin County, CA

United States

Marin County, CA Parks Department is offering $8,000 grants to community mental health programs

The Marin County Parks Department is collaborating with Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services to promote mental health programs. The Breathe/Respira Community Grant Program is offering up to $8,000 to community organizations that bring mental health programs into county parks. Examples include the Empowerment Clubhouse mental health recovery group organizing trips to the park, Age-Friendly Sausalito hosting a senior fair, and subsidized tai chi classes for arthritis recovery.

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Marin County, CA

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Marin County, CA approves free public Wi-Fi and household Internet packages to better serve students

The county is working with Sausalito Marin City School District to identify 300 students most in need of connectivity. Selected households receive two years of free Internet through Comcast's Internet Essentials program. Outdoor Wi-fi hotspots in three Marin City locations allow residents to better access the Internet in public. These efforts fit within the larger Digital Marin campaign to improve digital equity across all communities in the county.

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Marin County, CA

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Marin County, CA works with Marin County Foundation on universal income pilot for low-income women

The two-year pilot involves 125 participants selected randomly from the foundation's previous aid recipients. Qualifying residents are working mothers who reside in four neighborhoods with low average household incomes. Each participant receives $1,000 per month via direct deposit or debit card for use without restrictions. County officials and the MCF funded the pilot to evaluate how universal income can elevate recipients out of poverty.

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Marin County, CA

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Marin County, CA continues shift toward all-electric transit fleet with new bus acquisitions

Marin Transit approved the purchase of four all-electric buses from Gillig LLC. The 40-foot buses each contain 34 seats with an average range of 145 miles per charge. Marin County successfully tested two electric buses during a one-year pilot. The initial rollout found emission reductions of 5.3 metric tons with an average range of 120 miles. Transit officials believe existing technology can serve 40% of current routes. The county is aiming for a 100% electric bus fleet by 2040.

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Marin County, CA

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Marin County, CA expedites public records requests with a trial run of NextRequest software

The county counsel's office worked with NextRequest to improve the quality of its Public Records Act portal. A Search tool helps portal users find responsive documents from previous requests. A streamlined request form is available for new requests. Eight departments including the Sheriff's Office and Public Works participated in the pilot. Marin County benefits from reduced paperwork from PRA applications, while users locate documents without lengthy applications.

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Marin County, CA

United States