This Marin County blog post dives into a handful of recent happenings across the county: a public works electric vehicle charging project, open seats on the Civilian Oversight Commission for District 1, storm drain fixes in Mill Valley, and a bridge and outbuildings proposal for Stinson Beach.
Let’s see how Cotati-born contractors, Mill Valley officials, and Stinson Beach residents are shaping the county’s transportation, safety, and community infrastructure. There’s a lot going on, honestly.
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Marin County Infrastructure Updates: EV charging, drainage work, and community projects
From Cotati to Stinson Beach, Marin County officials are rolling out upgrades to modernize daily life. These projects sketch out a practical path for public works, oversight, and community amenities—always with an eye on federal incentives and looming deadlines.
Electric vehicle charging project at Morphew Street Public Works facility
The City Council gave the green light for up to $280,000 to put in vehicle chargers at the public works facility on Morphew Street. They picked Mike Brown Electric Co. of Cotati as the contractor.
Final designs are ready, and staff want to kick off construction soon. They’re aiming for a mid-June finish to snag federal tax credits and grants, but it’s a race against the clock with that end-of-June deadline.
The council also passed a resolution letting the city manager negotiate the installation contract. That should help keep things moving.
- Budget: Up to $280,000 for charger installation
- Contractor: Mike Brown Electric Co. of Cotati
- Location: Morphew Street public works facility
- Timeline: Construction starting soon; aiming for mid-June completion
- Incentives: Finish by June to qualify for federal tax credits and grants
People in Marin County, and even folks in San Rafael, are watching this project. If it goes well, it could boost local EV adoption, help city staff worry less about range, and maybe set a new bar for what municipal charging can look like from Larkspur to Corte Madera.
Civilian Oversight Commission: District 1 seats open
Marin County wants applicants for two District 1 seats on the Civilian Oversight Commission, which keeps an eye on the sheriff’s office. You have to live in District 1, and the deadline is May 24 for three-year terms that kick off Aug. 1.
Applications and all the details are online. Any questions? Reach out to Deputy County Executive Linn Walsh.
- Residency: Must live in District 1
- Deadline: May 24
- Terms: Three years starting August 1
- How to apply: Online portal on the county’s site
- Contact: Deputy County Executive Linn Walsh for questions
It’s a move that shows Marin County’s push for accountability and oversight. Communities in Greenbrae, Ross, and Fairfax are thinking hard about how to balance law enforcement transparency and civic engagement—never a simple equation.
Mill Valley: Miller Avenue storm drain culvert repairs
Mill Valley’s City Council approved funding adjustments to fix seven storm drain culvert sites along Miller Avenue between Camino Avenue and the Reed Street/Valley Circle intersections. The estimated repair cost is $354,200, and $98,025 of that is already covered.
The city plans to advertise the project for about three weeks. If all goes smoothly, construction on Miller Avenue could start in late May, take up to five weeks, and run on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: Miller Avenue, Mill Valley
- Estimated cost: $354,200 total; $98,025 already funded
- Timeline: Advertising for roughly three weeks; construction late May through six weeks
- Hours: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
For folks living along Miller Avenue and families in the Canyon School District, this plan should help shore up drainage before the next round of heavy rains. Watershed neighborhoods in Marin always keep one eye on the forecast, don’t they?
Stinson Beach Community Center: pedestrian bridge project and outbuildings
The Stinson Beach Community Center wants to build a 34-foot-long, 7-foot-wide pedestrian bridge over Fitzhenry Creek. This bridge would sit about 15 feet above the creek bed.
The plan also includes demolishing a 720-square-foot barn and a 180-square-foot milk house. The center hopes to replace both structures, and the full project details are up on the county website.
- Bridge dimensions: 34 feet long, 7 feet wide
- Height: About 15 feet above Fitzhenry Creek
- Outbuildings: Demolish and replace a 720 sq ft barn and a 180 sq ft milk house
- Permits: County permit required; details online
Stinson Beach folks and visitors might appreciate having safer access across Fitzhenry Creek, especially when storms roll in. The project aims to keep the community center’s historic character intact by working closely with the county.
Here is the source article for this story: In Your Town for April 24, 2026
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