Policy: Homelessness
Homelessness is an urgent issue in Marin County. The high cost of living is the number one predictor and cause of homelessness in the Bay Area. With a severe lack of affordable housing, emergency shelters, and limited number of open spaces in shelters, Marin County has a growing critical issue. Housing is a human right, and Marin must do more. Marin County takes a “housing first” approach to housing, which strives to get people into housing and then address issues, rather than criminalizing homelessness. There are no dedicated funding sources for addressing homelessness. Current information on homelessness in Marin is available here.
https://marinmehc.org/veteran-homelessness-update-in-marin/media/housing-news/
Policy News
- New York Times: Ending homelessness amongst veterans gives hope for broader community
August 6, 2024Marin County Unincorporated, homelessness, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy - Marin IJ: Marin County survey on housing displacement
August 13, 2024Marin County Unincorporated, homelessness, Housing News, Media - Marin IJ: Marin Voice: Hurdles to helping homeless begin with limited affordable housing
July 28, 2024BAHFA, homelessness, Policy - Marin IJ: Marin stakeholders react to Newsom order on homeless sweeps
July 25, 2024homelessness, Policy, State Legislation - Marin IJ: Newsom orders California state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments
July 25, 2024California, homelessness, Lawsuits, Policy, State Legislation - Marin IJ: Richardson Bay housing program is working for ‘anchor-outs’
July 21, 2024Marin County Unincorporated, homelessness, Policy
Policy Advocacy
MEHC Letter of Support for Northgate Town Square
On November 26th, MEHC sent a formal letter of support to the San Rafael City Council, to advocate for the approval of the Northgate Town Square plans. On December 2, 2024 the City Council meeting will vote in favor or against this project. MEHC strongly supports it. You can read the letter below. Dear San…
Action Alert: Northgate Town Square – Monday, Dec 2, 6PM
SUPPORT NORTHGATE TOWN SQUARE! San Rafael City Council will vote on Monday, December 2, 6 PM. Please show up to show support, and email the City Council to support this project. You can use our email template here. Please cc info@marinmehc.org when you send your email so we can track it. Many thanks, advocates! Talking Points Housing AffordabilityThe project includes 1,422…
2024 Election Reminder: Housing is on the ballot
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE FOR HOUSING! MEHC has researched local and statewide measures. Read our positions below and share this with anyone who may have questions about their ballot! MEHC Endorsements State PropositionsYES on Prop 5: This proposition will allow for more local control over the approval of affordable housing and public infrastructure bonds, by lowering the…
MEHC encourages Planning Commission approval of Northgate Mall housing project
In the MEHC Coming Up Week of October 28 newsletter, an email template was included to encourage advocacy in support of the Northgate Mall redevelopment housing project. You can read the public comment below. Dear Planning Commissioners, I am writing to you today in strong support of the Northgate Mall housing project. This project will…
Prop 5: Needed to address the housing crisis
The affordable housing shortage is the number one issue Marinites want the government to confront. Prop 5 empowers Marin voters to approve bonds for affordable homes, critical public infrastructure, and emergency response with a 55% vote, giving Marin a necessary tool for fixing our affordable housing crisis. PROP 5 WILL ENABLE US TO ADDRESS MARIN’S…
