HOUSING: Current Efforts

The lack of workforce housing remains one of the most critical issues facing Marin today. For a good overview of the issue and pertinent challenges and opportunities, please refer to the "NorthBay Housing Crisis" link Affordable Housing - I advocate for affordable housing throughout Marin, most recently in Point Reyes Station where a lengthy, community based process by the Ecumenical Association for Housing has led to a proposal for a 36 unit housing development. The need for a coordinated effort by the County of Marin and other proponents of affordable housing has led to the creation of a Housing Strategist position, staffed by Barbara Collins.

Past Efforts Identified a previously untapped real estate transfer tax to provide $250,000 per year for the affordable housing "Housing Trust Fund"