Send a Letter to the Planning Division
Written communication to the city is an impactful way to express your thoughts about the proposed development. All letters and emails sent to the city are included in the project files.
Request A Yard Sign
Show your support for the effort and let others know about the proposed development by putting a yard sign on your property. Click below to request a free sign.
Attend City Council Meetings
Voice your concerns in person or via Zoom at San Rafael City Council meetings. The City Council meets on the first and third Mondays every month at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. If Monday is a holiday, the meeting is held on the following Tuesday.
There is a public comment period at the beginning of each meeting during which citizens have 2 minutes to speak on a topic of their choosing. You may also submit a written comment prior to the meeting.
Contact Decision Makers
The San Rafael City Council consists of a Mayor, elected by citizens of San Rafael, and 4 Council members, elected by citizens of the district they represent. Dominican Valley is part of District 3 and is represented by Maribeth Bushey.
Contact San Rafael Mayor Kate Colin and your elected representatives on the council to express your concerns about the proposed development.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors comprises 5 elected district officials. Share your thoughts about the proposed development with Mary Sackett, whose district includes Dominican Valley.
Tell us how you, your family and friends enjoy this land. Historical stories and images are welcome as well. Post your photos, audio clips and narrative stories here.
Stay Updated
Join the SDV coalition to receive regular updates on our progress, invitations to community meetings and notifications of city meetings. We are committed to protecting your privacy. Your personal information will not be shared and you may unsubscribe at any time.
Volunteer
Save Dominican Valley currently has three working committees and a steering committee:
Communications - messaging, website and social media content creation and management, ongoing communication with neighbors (yard signage, template letters to send to planning division, reminders of key city meetings/deadlines, weekly progress updates), press relations
Environmental - Work with local professionals to assess land in terms of the overall environmental impact of the proposed development and specifically endangered plant/animal species, waterway interference, indigenous artifacts, and loss of wildlife habitat. Connect with local environmental groups to alert them to the proposed development and ask for their support. Understand the impact on the larger San Rafael community of the elimination of open space currently used for recreation, community building, and health
Finance - track and manage expenses, fundraise to pay for legal, marketing and subject matter experts
Our Steering Committee oversees committee work, handles administration related to effort, and provides strategic direction.
Contact us to join a committee or if you have ideas or resources you want to contribute.
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