At their regular meeting on March 21, and a special meeting on March 24, the City Council voted to appoint three new members to the City Council and cancel the June 2022 election, saving the City an estimated $45,000 in election expenses. Read more about the three newly appointed Councilmembers.

At their meeting on Monday, March 21, 2022, the City Council received an introduction of Heather Renschler, President/CEO of Ralph Andersen & Associates, who will lead the City’s recruitment effort for a new City Manager. After a 31 year career in local government, Mill Valley City Manager Alan Piombo recently announced his upcoming retirement anticipated for the Fall of 2022.

Please let us know your thoughts on the following:

Send your emails to millvalleycmsearch@ralphandersen.com by April 18, 2022.

Housing Element Update: On March 22, Planning Commission and City Council provided direction and support for staff's recommended approach for the Housing Element’s sites inventory. Council also approved a resolution authorizing staff to hire EMC Planning Group to initiate the environmental review for the Housing Element Update.

1 Hamilton Update: May 3, 2022 Open House (in person 6:30PM at the Commuity Center)

Join EAH Housing and City staff to discuss and provide input on various topics of interest, including: relocation of restrooms, parking, massing, circulation and much more! Learn more at the 1 Hamilton website.

Should it Go Down the Disposal?

Pouring cooking fats, oil, or grease down the drain can clog your plumbing, create blockages in our sewers, and enter our waterways. Several everyday ingredients can also create blockages.

Do you have a home security camera? Please consider registering it with the Mill Valley Police Department. This will assist us with identifying potential footage while investigating potential crimes. Click here to learn more and for a camera registration form.

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as their top priority, and staff provides updates to the City Council and community on activities in Mill Valley and around Marin County on a regular basis. Read the March 2022 DEI Update | Visit our DEI homepage |Resource Page | List of Tangible Actions.

Mill Valley Recreation is Hiring! We have a full-time Office Assistant I position available.

Spring Eggstravaganza This Saturday! The Spring Eggstravaganza is here! Enjoy a FREE egg hunt, live entertainment, crafts, tasty treats and more! Join us this Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 9:00am - 1:00pm. Check out the event details!

Mill Valley Recreation's Active Adult 50+ Art Show returns for 2022 in the month of May. Learn more about how to participate here.

Knitting Us Together - Knitting Us Together is back for 2022 by popular demand! This public art project installation is planned for late August through October. We invite our entire community to participate. Find out how!

Save the Date for Comedy in the Plaza! - Save the date for Mill Valley Arts Commission's Comedy in the Plaza. Mark your calendars for this FREE, ever popular event on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Join us Sunday, April 24 for two great events!

Join us for a family-friendly day of art, activities, music, and talks geared to imagining and creating a better world: Sponsored by Green Change. Sign up here for this free event.

See the latest models of electric vehicles and bikes and talk to EV owners. Can’t make it? Sign up for a webinar instead. Sponsored by Measure B funds made available through Transportation Authority of Marin.

Wednesday, April 6th | 7:00pm - Virtual event on Zoom. Registrants will receive Zoom link upon registration. Click here to register.

The disaster at Port Chicago Naval Magazine in 1944 killed 320 men, injured hundreds more, and resulted in the largest mutiny trial in U. S. Naval history. Join us for a presentation by National Park Services Rangers Eric Stearns and Tory Starling about this little-known tragedy in early civil rights history; a story of the brave men who stood up to injustice.

Wednesday, April 20th | 6:00pm - Virtual meeting on Zoom. Registrants will be sent a Zoom link upon registration. Click here to register.

The Great Escape Book Club invites members to step into other worlds and experience the best of speculative fiction (including science fiction, fantasy, and alternate reality). This book club meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00 – 7:00pm on Zoom. Explore the Library's other book clubs here.

Fourth and fifth graders love our outdoor book club where we talk about the book, have a snack, and do a fun activity together. Participants can pick up a free copy of the book at the Library, while supplies last. Fourth and fifth graders only. Sign up here.

Join Marin County schools for a Student Led Discussion

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 ~ 6:00PM - 7:30PM via Zoom