In less time than it takes to unload the dishwasher, you can do something that will enhance your emergency preparedness. Sign up for AlertMarin – the notification system county officials use to communicate critical information during an emergency. Only 42% of Belvedere residents are registered for AlertMarin, so chances are you haven’t signed up yet to receive … Continued
With an eye to improving efficiency and effectiveness, the City Council voted to reduce the number of Planning Commissioners from the current seven to five. The rationale for the change includes a reduction in staff time per project, easing the home visit requirement for applicants, and shortening meeting duration. Because a five-person commission requires at … Continued
You’ve made your travel arrangements and packed your suitcases, but what have you done to safeguard your home while you are on vacation? Even though we live in a very safe area, burglaries can happen. Belvedere Police Chief Jason Wu urges you to take a few simple steps to help protect your property when you’re … Continued
There are currently two coyotes living on Belvedere Island — an adult female and her 8-month-old offspring. The male partner was found dead last October. A toxicology report revealed antifreeze and illegal rodenticides in his system. Rodenticides can work their way up the food chain to coyotes, owls and hawks. If you use a pest … Continued
Belvedere voters re-elected Sally Wilkinson to the City Council and elected Pat Carapiet and Kevin Burke as new members of the council – all serving four-year terms. They join Jane Cooper and Peter Mark, whose terms continue for another two years. As is Belvedere’s custom, council members exchanged leadership roles at their December meeting. Jane … Continued
Among the hundreds of volunteers who help make Belvedere thrive, we honor both a Citizen of the Year and a Citizen Emeritus. This year’s honorees were selected unanimously by a committee of previous Citizens of the Year. Belvedere’s 2024 Citizen of the Year is the dynamic couple of Marsha and Michael Lasky, who have each … Continued
Storms can cause extensive damage to our homes and the surrounding community. Visit the Storm Preparation page on the Belvedere website to learn strategies for keeping your home safe during the winter. Be aware that flooding in Belvedere may occur when heavy rainfall is combined with a high tide. Storm runoff or erosion also can … Continued
After a rigorous public recruitment process, we are happy to announce that Belvedere’s Public Works Department has hired AJ Lozano for the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker. AJ grew up in San Rafael and before being hired by the city, operated his own landscape company. He is an avid gardener in his spare time … Continued
Do you have an issue, question, concern or problem related to life in Belvedere? We want to hear from you! Please visit the Report an Issue page on our website for all the details of who to contact about what. Belvedere City Hall is open to serve you Monday through Thursday from 8am to 12pm … Continued
Belvedere City Hall will be closed Monday December 23, 2024, through Friday, December 27, 2024, and on New Years Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Construction work is not allowed on Tuesday December 24, Wednesday December 25, 2024 or Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
