Dan Hillmer, Larkspur Barbara Lee right choice to represent California The current closely spaced “historic district” fixtures are the wrong illumination, character and scale for this important gateway to Greenbrae and the Ross Valley. Important decisions were left to consultants and engineers without sensitivity to the community. Meanwhile, Colbert has been mostly silent on the issue, other than to promise a park where buildings have been torn down and good businesses have been displaced in his downtown.Įlected officials made missteps allowing misguided landscape and lighting solutions along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. I suspect Rice’s refusal to record audio of the Marin County Flood Control Advisory Board meetings is an attempt to cover up expressed community concerns. The “tax without a project” flood fee approach failed, squandering much of the funding and leaving central and lower Ross Valley without promised and needed dredging of the lower Corte Madera Creek.ĭespite a decade of paying taxes, all Kentfield and Greenbrae property owners have received is a study and a warning that sea level rise is coming. Neither Colbert nor Rice assessed the cost-benefit equation for the program to reduce flood risk correctly. They, in part, allowed San Rafael to veto the best solutions. As members of the Transportation Authority of Marin Board of Commissioners, neither insisted on what I consider the best alternatives for much-needed connectors between 101 and Interstate 580. Traffic congestion on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard as it meets the Highway 101 needs to be addressed. Rice and Colbert haven’t shown adequate concern for central and lower Ross Valley in several areas. I believe San Anselmo Councilmember Brian Colbert, who is also a candidate, has the same mindset. Ross Valley needs a change from the current mindset held by retiring Supervisor Katie Rice. I am writing to support Heather McPhail Sridharan for District 2 supervisor in the upcoming election. Overholt, Marin City McPhail Sridharan best for District 2 supervisor How on Earth will we be able to evacuate in the event of such an emergency? How can we expect that those people will be able to get out when first responders are trying to get in?īefore building new housing, Marin County must deal with the issue of one way in and one way out. There are over 3,000 people living in Marin City. Our community contributes heavily to Marin’s tax base, yet we face threats of flooding, wildfires or earthquakes. Marin City feels like the unwanted stepchild of the county. Soon, it will have a much-needed grocery store, yet the community still only has only one way in and one way out. Marin City also has a school, churches and a shopping center. To participate in or support Special Olympics Marin, contact Steven del Zompo, sports manager via email at is a new development planned for Marin City, which will bring more cars. Learn more (or donate) to Special Olympics Northern California online at. Although now retired, she still plans to attend some of the events and help when needed, though this summer she will be busy after the birth of her first grandchild. Rivkin’s greatest achievement is creating a family of friends in the Special Olympics Marin community. It raises money to enrich programs such as Special Olympics and other organizations for the developmentally disabled community. Rivkin, along with a group of parents and coaches, launched the Marin’s Best nonprofit in 2012. Through her efforts, 100 volunteers increased to 300. She oversaw the opening ceremonies and everything else. In 2002, she facilitated the Marin Games, an annual Northern California championship event that brings together athletes from nine counties. Jumping in as a bowling coach in 2001, Rivkin helped increase the number of participating athletes from 30 to 150 over the next 20 years. Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to over 6 million athletes worldwide. Tracy Rivkin, aka “Mama Bear,” who was unofficial director, coach and leader of all sports and activities for the Marin organization for 23 years, has just retired. The winter season of the Special Olympics has just kicked off. Rivkin gave so much to Marin Special Olympics
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