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The Problem with “Wish-cycling”

Posted on July 16, 2025

Have you ever found yourself engaging in “wish-cycling”? “Wish-cycling” means putting items in the recycling bin even if you’re not sure they can be recycled. While “wish-cycling” is motivated by good intentions, the act can be costly and contaminates the recycling stream. The most common examples of “wish-cycling” are plastic bags and Styrofoam. When these...

Accepting Nominations for Employee & Team of the 2nd Quarter 2025!

Posted on June 23, 2025

Dear City Employees, It's time to recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts and achievements of our colleagues. We're excited to invite you to nominate individuals and teams who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, innovation, and teamwork during the 2nd quarter of 2025. The Employee of the Quarter and Team of the Quarter awards are an opportunity to highlight those who go above...

Get Ready for the 2025 Marin Commutes Spring Challenge!

Posted on April 28, 2025

Dear City Employees, Marin Commutes is excited to announce the 2025 Spring Commute Challenge. From now until May 31st, log your sustainable trips to earn rewards and help build a cleaner, healthier, less congested Marin County! Why Participate? Feel the Season: Embrace the season of renewal and make the most of the extra daylight with...

Accepting Nominations for Employee & Team of the 1st Quarter 2025!

Posted on April 10, 2025

Dear City Employees, It's time to recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts and achievements of our colleagues. We're excited to invite you to nominate individuals and teams who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, innovation, and teamwork during the 1st quarter of 2025. The Employee of the Quarter and Team of the Quarter awards are...

You’re Invited: 2025 Employee Recognition Luncheon

Posted on April 10, 2025

We’re excited to announce the 2025 Employee Luncheon — a time to gather, celebrate, and show our appreciation for all the hard work, dedication, and heart our incredible City of San Rafael employees bring to our community every day. Join us for an afternoon filled with BBQ, games, employee recognition awards, and plenty of good...

Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week with an Ice Cream Social!

Posted on April 10, 2025

Each year during the first week of May, communities across the country celebrate Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) — a time dedicated to honoring the hard work, dedication, and impact of those who serve in local, state, and federal government. Here in San Rafael, we’re proud to recognize the incredible contributions of our public servants...

Cutting Down on Consumption

Posted on February 15, 2025

Did you know? The best way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from purchasing is to purchase less and reuse or repair as often as possible. We don’t need the shiny new things all the time: they all put a strain on our planetary resources through mining, harvesting, production, packaging, and transportation. Even “green products” are...

A Message of Gratitude from the Together San Rafael Fun Committee

Posted on January 22, 2025

As we look back on this past year, we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your incredible dedication, hard work, and the heart you bring to the City of San Rafael. You are what makes this city more than just a place—it’s a thriving, connected community, thanks...

2024 Holiday Closure

Posted on October 30, 2024

Dear City Employees, This year, City Hall and other non-safety services will be closed to the public but available for appointments upon request from December 23rd through Friday, January 3rd. We will resume all non-safety services on Monday, January 6, 2025. All fire/paramedic services and police functions will remain open and fully staffed during this...

Open Enrollment Happening NOW through October 31, 2024

Posted on October 3, 2024

Open Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to make changes to your benefits. This year is a bit different than the past because we’re providing all employees with a statement of their current benefits enrollment and asking them to acknowledge if everything should stay the same or if they’d like to make changes. You’ll see which...

SAVE THE DATE – Open Enrollment begins October 7-25

Posted on September 16, 2024

2024 Employee Benefits & Wellness Fair 9/18

Posted on September 10, 2024

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Tyler MUNIS/ERP Project – Stakeholder Kick-Off

Posted on August 9, 2024

We are excited to announce that we have kicked-off our Citywide (Tyler) ERP conversion project! As current users of Eden, you are invited to participate in a Stakeholder Kick-Off Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 8/27 (10:15-11:30) where our project team will provide an overview of the project to transition to the Tyler MUNIS/ERP platform, and your...

FY2023/24 Gym Reimbursement

Posted on June 14, 2024

Human Resources is ready to begin accepting gym reimbursement requests via our new online form/process: Gym Reimbursement Request Form. The reimbursement period is for any gym/fitness fees paid from July 2023 to June 2024. A few friendly reminders about the gym reimbursement benefit: This benefit is available to regular full-time employees (Temp, Seasonal, and Fixed...

June 2024: LGBTQIA+ Month

Posted on June 6, 2024

At the June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting, the Council approved the proclamation to name June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. View the proclamation here: June 2024: LGBTQIA+ Month Proclamation. Before the City Council meeting, the Mayor, Councilmembers, staff, community partners, and community members attended a program honoring the LGTBQIA+ community and raising of the...

Northern California Cities to Cities Wellness Challenge

Posted on April 24, 2024

Go Gold Physical Activity Challenge Free to ALL employees regardless of your health plan! Be inspired by the excitement surrounding the Summer Games, showcasing the world’s most accomplished athletes. Registration Starts: Monday, April22nd Registration Ends: Friday, May 10th Participant Start Date: Monday, May 6th Last day of the challenge: Sunday, June 2nd Last day to...

2024 MCERA Retirement Workshops

Posted on March 18, 2024

2024 Retirement Workshops are Open! Learn how your MCERA plan works now to help you maximize your benefits. MCERA's retirement workshops are designed for different career stages to give you the information you want to know when you want to know it. Visit the Retirement Workshops page on MCERA’s website (MCERA.org) for the complete...

Provident Credit Union- City Employee exclusive rate!

Posted on March 11, 2024

Provident Credit Union is pleased to announce that they are rolling out an Exclusive .125% Rate Discount for City of San Rafael Employees off Provident Credit Union Auto and Mortgage Rates. This is a fantastic perk to counter the current rising rates and persistent inflation. Details on this discount can be found at the following...

Outside Employment – ACTION REQUIRED if you have a secondary job

Posted on January 18, 2024

Dear City Employees, The City’s Outside Employment Policy requires employees who are employed by another employer or self-employed, to complete a request for Outside Employment every year. If you have outside employment, please complete the corresponding form, and submit it to your supervisor for approval. Signed forms must be sent to human.resources@cityofsanrafael.org. Request forms: San...

Q4 2023 Employee/Team Nominations Open

Posted on January 17, 2024