Marin Voice: Supervisor shares next steps after tidal flooding in Santa Venetia

As the king tides peaked Jan. 3, residents of the Santa Venetia community near San Rafael watched floodwaters spill over and breach portions of the existing flood protection system. Streets flooded and water entered several backyards. I visited the neighborhood that day to see conditions firsthand and to hear directly from residents about what they were experiencing.

I want to thank Marin County Public Works and our emergency responders for their swift and effective response. Crews quickly deployed pumps...