GOLF ALLOWED, RETAIL COMING SOONSherman R. Frederick, Marinscope To get Marin’s commerce back up and running, the County of Marin has created about 16 groups designed to give the county fast input on different sections of the economy. For example, before golf courses opened last week, a group of … [Read more...] about A careful Marin hustles to get back up and running
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Life (and reopening) is a balancing act
Sherman R. Frederick/Marinscope, Marin CountyOne pernicious canard needs bursting. It’s the idea that anything a government does is justified if it “saves just one life.” Not only is it not true, it's a refuge for despots.Here’s the unvarnished truth about COVID-19: It will run through the entire … [Read more...] about Life (and reopening) is a balancing act
Marin County budget post coronavirus is ‘unsustainable’
COVID-19/$11 Million DeficitThe County of Marin is actively lobbying the state and federal governments for fiscal relief as costs mount for urgent COVID-19 community needs. Counties are grappling with the combined impact of significantly increased costs to respond to the pandemic and reduced … [Read more...] about Marin County budget post coronavirus is ‘unsustainable’
Grand Jury hammers Marin governments on transparency
Marin County governments still hide compensation for public officials and employees from the public, a Marin County Grand Jury report concluded. “Many Marin public agencies fail to make the compensation for their elected officials and employees fully transparent on their public websites, despite … [Read more...] about Grand Jury hammers Marin governments on transparency