Marin County communities will receive $19.75 million in state funding for projects approved in Assembly Bill 113, signed into law on September 19 by Governor Gavin Newsom.
The largest allocation, $13.25 million, will support development of a permanent home for the Marin Farmers Market at the Marin County Civic Center in partnership with the Agricultural Institute of Marin. The County approved a 40-year lease agreement with the organization earlier this year and committed $2.5 million to the project, which will serve as a gathering place showcasing local agricultural products.
West Marin projects will receive $3.35 million in combined funding. The Bolinas Community Land Trust will receive $2 million to construct 25 affordable housing units at Bo-Linda Vista, a former Tacherra Ranch site that has served as temporary emergency housing since 2024. The Stinson Beach Fire Protection District will receive $800,000 toward construction of a new fire station, building on a $600,000 county commitment. West Marin Community Services will receive $550,000 to support families and individuals in the region.
The Mount Tamalpais Cemetery in San Rafael will receive $1.8 million for restoration work. The California Cemetery and Funeral Board revoked the cemetery's license in 2025 due to deteriorating conditions. The funding will address overgrown vegetation, repair roads and pathways, and mitigate public safety issues as the county works with community members.
The state also allocated $1 million to extend the Redwood Bikeshare pilot program for three additional years. The bikeshare system, operated by the Transportation Authority of Marin in partnership with Sonoma County, has logged over 28,000 trips since launching in October 2024. The Marin City Community Services District will receive $350,000 for facility renovations, supplementing $3 million awarded in the 2022 state budget.