Welcome to our health topic for June – Men’s Health. Superheroes might seem indestructible, but even Captain America needs to exercise, Thor needs to watch what he eats, and Iron Man definitely needs to de-stress. Check out our tips for helping all the regular guys (and superheroes) in your life stay healthy. The June challenge … Continued
We’re done with trivia, but as we close out this special week, I thought I’d share some tidbits I’ve come across while researching in our Harry Potter-like minute books from the vault… For instance, back in the day, the Board of Trustees for the Town of San Rafael needed to a place to hold their meetings … Continued
Employees can charge for half of the regular price! Costs: $1 per hour for public; $.50 per hour for employees The 2-hour limit in the City Hall parking lot applies to EV charger parking spaces just like the other spaces in this lot – but that’s enough for 40-50 miles! And you can feel good … Continued
One of the City Clerk’s many roles is to keep a record of the legislative history of the City, and my goodness has that process changed over the years. From beautifully handwritten minutes, to verbatim minutes typed on a typewriter (if you don’t know what this is, swing by the City Clerk’s office for the … Continued
Nowadays, we contract with the County of Marin Elections Office to provide election services such as coordinating precincts, printing and counting ballots, etc., but long ago, and in many cities today, that was the responsibility of the City Clerk’s Office. With over 31,000 registered voters, you can imagine what it would be like for our … Continued
The municipal clerk, along with the tax collector, is the oldest of public servants. The Office of Clerk can be traced back to the year 1272 A.D. in the history of the Corporation of Old London. Before writing came into use, Clerks were called remembrancers. Their memory served as the public record! Here is your … Continued
May 5-11, 2019 is Municipal Clerks Week and it will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Initiated in 1969 by International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) and endorsed by all its members throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries. This week is a time of celebration and reflection on the importance of the Clerk’s … Continued
May 5-11 Dear Employees- I can’t say we planned it this way, but I can say it “feels right” that National Public Service Recognition Week comes on the heels of our very well attended Employee Recognition Luncheon last week. I don’t know about you, but I am still feeling the positivity of that luncheon … Continued
Welcome to our health topic for May — mental health and wellness. This month’s focus is on the importance of taking care of the mind as well as the body — with simple things you can do to stay mentally and emotionally strong. The May challenge is “Spending time with your furry friends”. This month we … Continued
Digital Service Act Mayor Philips and Vice Mayor McCullough recently signed a letter to voice our support for the proposed Digital Service Act, proposed by Senator Kamala Harris. The Act would create a pool of $15 million annually in grant funding for state and local governments to hire technology talent and other digital service projects. … Continued