Town of Fairfax

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February 7, 2023

Town News

Town of Fairfax recognizes Black History Month

At their February 1st meeting, the Fairfax Town Council adopted a proclamation to recognize February 2023 as Black History Month and celebrate the achievements of African Americans and the positive impact they have on our community and beyond.

Read the Proclamation

Renter Protections


At the February 1, 2023 Town Council meeting, the community shared their views with the Council on the recently adopted Just Cause Eviction and Rent Stabilization ordinances. Public comment on this item lasted nearly four hours.


Following public comment, the Council directed staff to work with the Mayor and Vice Mayor on scheduling a stand-alone special meeting on Renter Protections to explore next steps with the community.


Stay tuned for details on this special meeting by subscribing to the Town Council Agenda email list.


Frequently Asked Questions


Legal Aid of Marin has updated the FAQ's for renter protections to include information for subleasing. Read the latest subleasing FAQ's online.

Read the Renter Protections FAQ's

Town seeks Deputy Town Clerk/Administrative Analyst


The Town of Fairfax has opened a recruitment for a Deputy Town Clerk/Administrative Analyst to support the Office of the Town Clerk and Town-wide communications.


Interested applicants may send a cover letter and their resume to Michele Gardner, Town Clerk at mgardner@townoffairfax.org.

Read the Deputy Town Clerk/Administrative Analyst job description

Climate Action

Help build a Resiliency Strategy for Fairfax


The Fairfax Climate Action Committee and town staff are developing a resiliency strategy for the community to prepare for the impacts of climate change.


To inform this strategy, we are seeking input from homeowners, renters, and business owners in the town to assess perceived risks and vulnerabilities to natural hazards such as flooding and wildfires.


We welcome feedback from community members on what features of a resilience center would be most valuable in times of emergencies.

Take the Community Resilience survey

Ride and Drive Clean


Now is a great time to buy or lease a new or used electric vehicle! Current incentives can significantly reduce costs to help make getting an electric vehicle affordable.


Learn more about electric vehicles and how you can save by joining Ride and Drive Clean for one of their webinars.

Sign up for a Ride a Drive Clean webinar

Recreation

Summer in Fairfax

Our Summer Camps registration is now live! Summer camps include:


  • Art and Nature camp
  • Skate camp
  • Spanish camp
  • Tennis camp
  • And more!


Join us for some fun in the sun this summer!

Learn more and sign up for a Fairfax Summer Camp

Age-Friendly Fairfax


The February 2023 Age Friendly Newsletter is available online. Check it out for the latest classes and activities around town.

Read the latest Age-Friendly newsletter

Upcoming meetings

Parks and Recreation Commission

Monday, February 13 | 7:00 p.m.


Special Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 15 | 6:30 p.m.


Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, February 16 | 7:00 p.m.


Learn more about our public meetings.



Local events

Awakening Creativity painting workshop with Wawī Amasha

Sunday, February 19 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


In this workshop you'll be taking an imagery journey to Africa with artist Wawī Amasha.


She specializes in acrylics and digital painting. Her African paintings are a dynamic and colorful representation of village life in her native Kenya.


Learn more and register.



Get involved with your town

Get involved by joining a Board or Commission


Do you want to make a real difference in 2023? Consider joining a board or commission for the Town of Fairfax. There are openings on several boards and commissions, find out what they are and consider joining!

Learn more about Boards and Commissions

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