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Posted on: May 18, 2023

Pride Month Events

Pride Flag at Mill Valley Community Center June 2023 a

Pride Month & Pride Flags - At their meeting on Monday, May 15, the City Council adopted a Resolution declaring June, 2023 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the City of Mill Valley and authorized the display of the Pride Flag on City property. Many thanks to...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

DEI Initiatives Update - May 2023

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

Monday, May 15, 2023

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

City of Mill Valley to Consider Mandatory Retrofit Program

At their June 5, 2023* meeting, the Mill Valley City Council will consider a new, mandatory “Soft Story” Retrofit Program with an objective of protecting existing housing stock in the community. “Soft Story” structu...Read on...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: April 17, 2023

DEI Initiatives Update - April 2023

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

Monday, April 17, 2023

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiati...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: March 20, 2023

DEI Initiatives Update - March 2023

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

Monday 20, 2023

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: January 12, 2023

City of Mill Valley Partners with Local Community Group to Address “Bias by Proxy”

Consider behavior/assumptions/reactions before calling Police. Race is never a good reason to call.

A person's race or appearance is NEVER a proper basis for calling the police. 

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Did you know that Mill Valley community members call the police about Black people at nearly 20 times the rate they do about White people? In most of ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: February 23, 2023

City of Mill Valley and Community Members Experiencing Homelessness

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February 23, 2023

Homelessness is an issue impacting many communities across the nation, and we share community concerns about the health and safety of our unhoused neighbors in Mill Valley. We want to assure you that the issue of homelessness in our commu...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: January 31, 2023

Black History Month

Black History Month

Mill Valley City Council:

At their February 6, 2023 meeting, the Mill Valley City Council declared the month of February 2023 as Black History Month. From the proclamation:

"Mill Valley City Council calls upon all the people of Mill Valley to honor the...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Statement from Mill Valley Police Chief Rick Navarro Regarding the Murder of Tyre Nichols

Police Star

January 27, 2023

The video released by the Memphis Police Department of the beating death of Tyre Nichols mortifies the soul. I am appalled and saddened by what I saw in the video, and members of the Mill Valley Police Department have expressed similar sen...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: December 27, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - January 2023

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

January 20, 2023

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Lunar New Year Events

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Mill Valley’s Terra Marin School Welcomes The Lunar New Year – January 21, 10am-12pm

From Enjoy Mill Valley: With plenty of gratitude for the rain and with excited expectation for some dry moments to have outdoor events, Terra Marin Sch...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: December 27, 2022

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events

A statue of Martin Luther King Jr and the words MLK Jr Day January 16 2023

From the Marin City CSD and MLK Planning Committee 24th Annual Marin City Dr. MLK Jr. Celebration - Jan 16. The Marin City CSD and MLK Planning Committee presents the 24th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. This celebration w...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: December 27, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - December 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

December 27, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives a...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: November 22, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - November 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

November 22, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives a...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: November 15, 2022

Mill Valley Police Update on DEI Initiatives

A Message from Police Chief Rick Navarro:

"The Mill Valley Police Department (MVPD) stands firmly on the six pillars of 21st Century Policing. We have leaned forward and not only listened to our community but have taken action. We will continue to wor...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: November 1, 2022

United Against Hate Week Activities

Mill Valley United Against Hate

United Against Hate Week - November 13 - 19

The City of Mill Valley joins in spreading the message of United Against Hate week: “We reject hate of any kind and believe that building a safer and more equitable world starts by working together.” On November ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: October 17, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - October 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

October 17, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: September 19, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - September 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

September 19, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: August 25, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - August 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

August 25, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: July 18, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - July 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

July 18, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as th...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: June 21, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - June 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

June 21, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as th...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: May 31, 2022

Freedom Festival - June 18, 2022

Freedom Festival header

Join us as we will honor our past through celebration of African American Independence Day with live music, poetry, storytelling, activities for all ages and more.

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Posted on: May 26, 2022

How would you spend $2.5 mil to advance equity in your community?

"How would you spend $2.5 million to advance equity in your community?"

The County of Marin is making $2.5 million available, and YOU decide how it will be spent. This new way of making decisions about publicly funded projects is called Participatory Budgeting! 

Join the Participatory Budgeting (PB) Committee! &nb...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: May 16, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - May 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

May 16, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as the...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: April 18, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - April 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

April 18, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as t...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: March 21, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - March 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

March 21, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as t...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: February 22, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - February 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

February 22, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives a...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: January 20, 2022

DEI Initiatives Update - January 2022

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

January 20, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: November 30, 2021

DEI Initiatives Update - November 30, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

November 30, 2021

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives a...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: November 15, 2021

DEI Initiatives Update - November 15, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

November 15, 2021

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives a...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: November 8, 2021

Update on Supporting Financial Empowerment & Business Education Initiatives for BIPOC Entrepreneurs

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At their February 2021 meeting, and as described in the City's DEI Work Plan (PDF), the City Council directed City staff to engage the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce in a leadership role in researching and developing options for supporting finan...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: November 1, 2021

DEI Initiatives Update - November 1, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

November 1, 2021

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: October 19, 2021

City Council Receives Presentation on the Marin County Restrictive Covenants Program

An aerial view of many suburban houses, some colored green and some colored red

At their meeting on October 18, 2021, the City Council received a presentation on the County of Marin’s Restrictive Covenant Project from Liz Darby, Social Equity Programs and Policy Coordinator for the Marin County Community Development Agency....

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: October 18, 2021

DEI Initiatives Update - October 18, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

October 18, 2021

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: October 5, 2021

DEI Initiatives Update - October 4, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

October 4, 2021

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: September 1, 2021

DEI Initiatives Update - September 20, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

September 20, 2021

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: September 1, 2021

DEI Initiatives Update - September 1, 2021.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Colorful Hands Together

September 1, 2021

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives a...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted on: July 27, 2021

“Uncomfortable Conversations with Black Men” Discussion Series Continues to Build Relationships

Groups of men sit in chairs and discuss with each other

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the Mill Valley Police Department hosted the second meeting of the “Uncomfortable Conversations with Black Men” series. This discussion was part of a series of conversations presented by the Phoenix Project of Marin (a program o...

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