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.
Damon Connolly understands that housing is one of the most important issues facing our state. Throughout his career, Damon has prioritized an expansion of affordable housing while protecting the rights of tenants and breaking down the barriers to home ownership. Notably, during the pandemic, Damon voted to prevent displacement through an eviction moratorium for tenants, which helped stem the pain until the state intervened with financial payments, preventing what could have been a huge rise in homelessness in our community.