Marin County has opened public input on a six-year spending and services blueprint that hasn't been attempted in more than a quarter century.

The initiative, called Envision Marin, will produce the county's first comprehensive strategic plan in over 25 years, according to a county news release published Tuedsay, Sept. 29. Once adopted, the plan will guide county services, investments, department work plans, capital projects and three consecutive two-year budget cycles.

San Rafael residents can weigh in now through the county's Engage Marin platform, which is already collecting submissions on topics including flooding, transportation, senior services and arts programming.

"Marin has a lot of important work underway, but we haven't had one countywide plan connecting that work in more than 25 years," County Executive Derek Johnson said in the release. "Envision Marin gives us a chance to be clear about where we're going, what we'll prioritize and how we'll measure progress. We want people across Marin to help shape those choices before we carry them into future budgets and department work plans."

For the past 25 years, the Board of Supervisors and county departments have handled housing, homelessness, emergency preparedness, climate resilience and economic development through separate plans, budgets and programs. Envision Marin would pull those efforts into a single document with shared goals and measurable benchmarks.

Stephanie Moulton-Peters, vice president of the Board of Supervisors, called it "an important moment to look ahead, take stock of what matters most to our community and set clear priorities for the future."

The county began research and planning earlier in 2026 and launched the effort across departments this fall. Community workshops with in-person and online options are planned throughout Marin this fall, though specific dates, locations and registration details have not been announced. Staff will also conduct targeted outreach through community organizations, with a focus on residents who have not traditionally participated in county planning.

Input collected in fall 2026 will feed into draft goals and strategies in winter 2026-27. The Board of Supervisors is expected to review a draft plan in early 2027, with implementation planning and public progress-reporting tools to follow by summer 2027.

The county also plans to connect the strategic plan's priorities to future budgets and capital projects. In February 2026, Marin County held annual budget workshops where staff presented a balanced three-year forecast and a draft workplan covering housing, climate, infrastructure and public safety, according to Marin County on X.

Residents who want updates on workshop dates and milestones can sign up for the Envision Marin eNewsletter through the county's Constant Contact page.