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...
