Damon Connolly has been a capable and effective leader who is thoughtful, dedicated, and focused on achieving important policy victories that improve the lives of the people he represents.Damon has been fighting for the North Bay for 18 years, as a Marin County Supervisor, Vice-Mayor of San Rafael, School Board President, and California Deputy Attorney General.As Supervisor, he protected open spaces while increasing the availability of affordable housing; set Marin County on a path toward 100% renewable energy while keeping the County’s fiscal house in order; and spearheaded responses to homelessness while expanding access to public transit and infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians.
here’s arguably no concern that represents a more existential threat to the North Bay than wildfire risk. As climate change continues to make us more vulnerable, we’ve all come to dread “wildfire season”, knowing how many communities it puts at risk.
As a County Supervisor, Damon Connolly has worked closely with Marin County Fire and Marin County Parks and Open Space to develop effective wildfire prevention and preparedness strategies, including budget support for more fire crews. In 2020, Damon helped lead the campaign to pass Measure C, establishing the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority. This program will significantly improve the county’s wildfire response, including more investment in vegetation management, wildfire detection, evacuation programs, and public fire safety education.