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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
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Despite the laudable efforts of the municipalities, the County, and Marin Climate and Energy Partnership, Marin is not on track to reach the 2030 CAP Goal over the next five years, without significant reductions in burning fossil fuels in vehicles, homes, and buildings.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
By December 31, 2025, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should form either a new agency or a department that will function on a countywide basis to direct and coordinate, among other issues, climate action planning and tracking, and enhance public awareness of the 2030 CAP Goal and the ways to reach the goal. The new agency or department formed by the Marin County Board of Supervisors will be responsible for promoting, implementing, and maintaining all climate-related initiatives that impact the County.
F2
To achieve the 2030 CAP Goal, the programs and strategies discussed in this report (e.g., EV Strategy, Electrification Roadmap, etc.) require stronger countywide coordination, better public education, and more dedicated resources.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
By April 1, 2026, the new agency or department will present to the Marin County Board of Supervisors its strategic plan to achieve the 2030 CAP Goal for the entire county.
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R3By July 1, 2026, the new agency or department formed by the Marin County Board of Supervisors should publish an annual GHG Inventory using the most current and reliable emissions data. The inventory should state the total GHG emissions in all sectors countywide, and be posted on the Marin County website.
Conclusions 1
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CL1The Grand Jury shares the following conclusions derived from conducting its investigation and preparing this report. First, before starting this investigation, most members of the Grand Jury were not familiar with CAPs, inventories, the 2030 Goal, or the admirable work performed by MCEP, including the important climate-action strategies MCEP created (e.g., the EV Strategy, Electrification Roadmap). This lack of awareness suggests to the Grand Jury that these important climate plans and inventories, the 2030 Goal, and strategies require more public awareness. Second, the Grand Jury learned that MCEP is largely funded by the County through the Marin General Services Authority (MGSA), which is a Joint Powers Authority. The MGSA has administrative responsibility for MCEP.74 Further, this County-sponsored partnership has only one paid member — a third-party consultant who has performed excellent work over the past several years. However, a larger, dedicated team of experienced people should enhance Marin’s chances of reaching the 2030 Goal. Third, while the Grand Jury understands the need and reasons each municipality wants its own CAP and inventory, Marin is a relatively small county with closely adjoining municipalities. GHG emissions are ubiquitous and not siloed in cities, counties, or even in countries. At the county level, Marin can only control what is within its control, which are emissions generated in this county. The Grand Jury also concludes that the public is most concerned about total GHG emissions in the County as opposed to a specific city, e.g., Corte Madera or Tiburon. Fourth, based on several interviews the Grand Jury conducted, the Grand Jury believes that the County needs a more cohesive, better-funded, and stronger group responsible for climate action. These conclusions are the primary reasons for the Grand Jury’s Recommendations. 74 “Marin General Services Authority: Overview and History,” https://maringeneralservicesauthority.com/overview- and-history/, (accessed 3/11/2025). Marin County Civil Grand Jury Page 19 of 22 Can Marin Achieve Its Climate Action Goal By 2030?
Agency Responses 1
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.