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Welcome to the Town of Fairfax! Whether you are a long-time or new resident, a visitor, or doing business with our community, we welcome you and hope you will find this website a useful resource.

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Barbara Coler Appointed to Town Council

At its May 1st meeting, the Town Council appointed Barbara Coler to fill the vacancy caused by Pam Hartwell's resignation. Council Member Coler will serve until the November 5th election. At  that time, her seat (4-year term), as well as three other Council seats (two 4-year terms and one 2-year term) will be up for election.

Streetlight out?  Tree limb in road?  Storm drain blocked? 

No problem! Use our “iworks” program to report an issue directly to our Public Works Department and track your request. Send a Public Works Maintenance Request

FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map
Appeal Period Ends May 28

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued revised flood insurance rate maps for residents in the flood prone areas of Fairfax. We are currently in the public appeal period for the maps. For more information, please read the Status Report.

Planning Commission Recordings Available

Wondering what was discussed at the May 16, 2013 meeting of the Planning Commission? Audio and video recordings are available on the commission's meeting archive page.

Latest Town Council Meeting

Interested in more information about the May 1, 2013, meeting of the Town Council? You can watch a video of the meeting or listen to the audio recording, and access all the documents for items discussed during the meeting on our council archive page.

Town Budget Available Online

Interested in information regarding the Town's budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013? You can review the budget here.

General Plan

Interested in viewing the Town's General Plan? It was approved in April 2012. Click the links below to read the doucments. General Plan Document | Appendices

Smart Meter Update

Interested in information on the Town's actions regarding Smart Meters? For more information click here.

in case of disaster

Are you and your family ready in the event of a disaster? The Fairfax Citizens' Disaster Council wants you to be prepared! There are many resources available to assist you in preparing. Click here for more information, phone numbers and helpful web links.

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May 22, 29:
Farmers Market, 4pm – 8pm
Where: Bolinas Park, Fairfax, at corner of Bolinas Road at Elsie Lane (map)

May 22:
Fairfax Volunteers comedy improv night, 7pm
Where: Sleeping Lady Café, at 23 Broadway
CANCELLED

May 26:
Fairfax Open Space Benefit Concert, 2pm-6pm
Where: Peri Park
More Info

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poster36th Annual Fairfax Festival and EcoFest Coming Soon!

The 36th annual Fairfax Festival, Marin's favorite community celebration, is happening Saturday and Sunday, June 8 & 9, in downtown Fairfax. Don’t miss the always-entertaining parade at 10am Saturday, June 8, followed by two full days celebrating all the good things about life in Fairfax. Preparations are ramping up, so be sure to check out the festival’s website where you’ll find the music schedule, exhibitors, brand new sponsors, and more.

Fairfax Named EPA Green Power Community

Fairfax is among nine communities across Marin County that recently qualified for the Evironmental Protection Agency's (EPA) national "Green Power Community" recognition due to the Countywide switch to MCE's 50-100% renewable electric services. Fairfax ranks 8th in the nation for green energy use. Read More...

Comedy Improv Night Cancelled

Unfortunately, the comedy improv night planned by the Fairfax Volunteers for Wednesday, May 22nd has been cancelled.

Fairfax Open Space Benefit Concert!

Come listen to The Eleven in Peri Park on Sunday, May 26 from 2 – 6. The concert is free, with tax-deductible donations encouraged. Proceeds go to  the Fairfax Open Space Committee for the acquisition of the Upper Ridgeway Parcels.

Notice of Commission/Committee Vacancies

Applications are available at Town Hall, 142 Bolinas Road, or online.

Vacancy: Planning Commission
Term of Office: Unexpired term to 2-29-16
Vacancy effective: Immediately

Vacancy: Representative to the Marin Commission on Aging
Term of Office: Unexpired term to 6-30-15
Vacancy effective: Immediately
Qualifications

Vacancy: Affordable Housing Committee
Term of Office: Unexpired term to 11-30-14
Vacancy effective: Immediately
Qualifications: Citizens who have extensive professional experience in the area of affordable housing who could provide valuable input in shaping the Town’s affordable housing policies.

Two vacancies: Fairfax Open Space Committee (FOSC)
Terms of Office: Four Years and Three Years
Vacancies effective: Immediately

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FOCAS (Fairfax Open Circle Arts and Sports) offers classes for everyone this season - moms and babies, preschoolers, afterschool kids, teens and adults. Get to know your community and have some fun. Check out the FOCAS classes and calendar.

 
 
Contact usTown of Fairfax: 142 Bolinas Rd. | Fairfax, California 94930 | Phone: 415-453-1584 | Fax: 415-453-1618
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon; 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays.
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