Let Local Businesses Continue to Operate Outdoors - YES
There isn't much to like about the COVID pandemic, but the new-indoor outdoor lifestyle—with many stores and restaurants taking over...
Adopt Compost & Recycling Ordinance - YES
Like seemingly much of what we do at Town Hall, this vote was required by state law. Under Senate Bill 1383, all California cities are...
Purchase Water Truck for $74,000 - YES
With California deep in the grip of a historic drought, use of potable water for tasks like landscape irrigation and sewer line flushing...
Award <$35,000 Contract to Outsource Business Licensing - YES
One function of our local government is to issue licenses for local businesses, which is intended to protect public health and safety by...
Extend Town Manager's Employment Contract with Raise - YES
The Town Manager is the single most important staff member in towns like Corte Madera, performing all the day-to-day tasks of running the...
Apply for Public Works Grant Funding from State - YES
This was a no-brainer. While the state requires much of California's cities and towns, it is also a critical provider of grant funds that...
Award $300,000 Contract for Landscaping Maintenance - YES
I voted to award a $300,000, one-year contract to Flores Builders for landscaping maintenance throughout Town, including parks, medians,...
Make Madera Gardens Parking Permit Program Permanent - YES
About two years ago, Redwood High School changed its parking policy, so that students who parked on-campus were no longer allowed to...
Require Fire Inspection Before Home Sales in Fire Zone - YES
This was another one of those votes that's mandated by state law. In 2019, the state legislature passed Assembly Bill 38, requiring...
Award $316,000 in Contracts for Major Housing Planning Process - YES
Housing and land use policy are two of the most important and labor-intensive tasks of local government. Every city is required to have a...

