Marin County
Tiburon Loses Prop. 218 Assessment Challenge
Submitted by Paul Shigley on 26 January 2010 - 3:10pmThe Town of Tiburon has lost another round in its ongoing litigation with property owners over assessments to fund the undergrounding of utility lines.
State's High Court To Review Another Prop 218 Controversy
Submitted by Paul Shigley on 29 July 2009 - 10:58amThe California Supreme Court has taken up another Proposition 218 case. This one involves voter secrecy in fee elections.
State High Court Clears Way For Proposition 218 Challenge
Submitted by Paul Shigley on 17 June 2009 - 9:53amFor the second time in less than a year, the California Supreme Court has ruled for individual property owners contesting local government assessments, opening the door for future challenges based on Proposition 218.
Requests For Public Agency Emails Cost Landowner
Submitted by Paul Shigley on 30 April 2008 - 8:43amA property owner that lost a California Environmental Quality Act suit against the City of San Rafael has been told to pay the city for costs incurred recovering emails related to the property and a proposed development project.
Marin County General Plan Embraces Sustainability
Submitted by Robin Andersen on 28 December 2007 - 4:24pmMarin County has adopted a new general plan that emphasizes “sustainable communities” and reflects a strong concern about global climate change. Although the Board of Supervisors adopted the Marin Countywide Plan only in November, there is already evidence the plan could serve as a model for other jurisdictions in California and across the country.
Lawsuit Over Assessment District Subjected To Validation Procedures
Submitted by Paul Shigley on 6 June 2007 - 3:32pmAn appellate court has thrown out a property owners’ lawsuit claiming that the Town of Tiburon’s special assessment to pay for undergrounding utilities violated Proposition 218. The court ruled that the lawsuit was actually a “reverse validation action,” and that the property owners failed to meet procedural deadlines.
San Quentin Death Row Project Sparks Talk Of Prison's Future
Submitted by importer on 1 April 2005 - 1:00amState prison officials are moving forward with plans to build a new death row at San Quentin, but elected officials and business interests in Marin County are urging the state to reconsider.