Yesterday evening, following the August 19 hearing, the judge denied the request for a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Town of Fairfax’s anti-camping ordinance (Cecil Brheath Scwarz et al. v. Town of Fairfax, Case No. 25-CV-6395). Timeline of events View the sequence of key events following the adoption of Fairfax’s anti-camping ordinance in January 2025....
On August 6, 2025, there was a hearing on the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) preventing the Town from enforcing its anti-camping ordinance. The judge did not lift the TRO. The Council unanimously agreed that Fairfax will abide by the court's ruling and will not be enforcing the ordinance until allowed by law. The Judge ruled...
On July 31, 2025 a judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on implementation of Fairfax's Anti-Camping Ordinance. The Town is requesting a hearing on it next week. The no camping signs remain in place and no new campers are allowed. An update will be provided when further information is received. Timeline of events View...
The litigation against the Town of Fairfax’s anti-camping ordinance (Koontz vs. Town) has been dismissed without prejudice. Council will meet in closed session this Thursday. Next steps will follow Council’s direction after that meeting. Learn more Get more recent updates about this case by visiting the Homelessness webpage or by signing up for signing up for email updates through the...
The Judge has taken the Motion to Dismiss the law suit under submission. For that reason, the scheduled hearing for June 10th has been removed from the calendar. What this decision means The Judge will decide the matter on the pleadings submitted without further oral argument. We do not have any additional details to report....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2025 Heather Abrams, Town Manager habrams@townoffairfax.org Fairfax, CA —Today, Town of Fairfax appeared in Federal Court regarding a request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and Preliminary Injunction filed by Shaylee Koontz and members of an unhoused encampment located on Town property near the ballfield. The request seeks to prevent...
Starting November 7, the Marin County Civic Center will host I Will Not Be Forgotten: The Dignity in Homelessness, an exhibit by San Rafael photographer Lea Del Pomo. Featuring 50 photographs and personal stories, the exhibit explores the realities of homelessness and the transformative journeys of individuals in Marin County. It aims to dissolve barriers,...
Background and Current Status The Town of Fairfax maintains an active partnership with Marin County and neighboring jurisdictions to address and prevent homelessness while ensuring support and safety for all residents. This report summarizes key initiatives, partnerships, the status of homeless services in Fairfax, and recommendations for next steps Fairfax Homeless Encampment Overview Since 2021,...
County of Marin Statement "Homelessness remains a multifaceted challenge that requires a comprehensive approach: no single level of government is solely responsible. While the Governor’s Executive Order N-1-24 is focused on State lands, we anticipate it will guide future state support in this area. It also encourages local governments to adopt policies consistent with his...
The Town of Fairfax works cooperatively with the County of Marin and other local jurisdictions on homelessness issues to provide support and safety to all people living in Fairfax. Please see https://housingfirst.marinhhs.org for resources and program information. Fairfax Specific Information The Fairfax Police department has been working with the Marin County Health and Human Services team since...
