Annual elections for dock reps and alternate reps will be conducted in November. To be nominated, an individual must be a member of the Floating Homes Association, and a resident of the community (homeowner or renter). Responsibilities and Opportunities for a Dock Representative: Attend monthly FHA board meetings (dock rep...
We recently reported on the consolidation of students from Marin City to the Sausalito school campus in order to pool resources and maintain more efficient operations. As the Marin IJ has reported: “The issue was controversial because of the transfer of middle school students out of Marin City, leaving its...
Following the FHA’s communication of attorney Ken Coren’s memo to the Marina owners, WPH and Kappas requested to meet. LAC responded by establishing a subgroup to meet with marina executives that included residents of all harbors. The subgroup’s primary purpose was to explain LAC’s opposition to fees charged since the...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE SEPT 9 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that year-to-date income of $56,979 is 85% of budget and $52,368 in expenses are 72% of budget with a YTD...
Rebecca Lytle, PhD, a long-time resident of Marin County now living on Main Dock, has announced plans to run this November for a seat on the Sausalito Marin City School District Board. Board members work with the school superintendent and guide decisions to ensure accountability as advocates for children, the...
Floating Homes Association President Pete Hudson, Vice President Liz Brott, and Secretary Candice Gold have all reached the end of their terms in office, and have decided not to seek re-election, so the Association is seeking candidates for those offices. Each officer serves a two-year term and may repeat until...
Back in July 2023 I wrote a Floating Times piece about Forbes Kiddoo and his fantasy isle which floated in Richardson’s Bay in the 80s. While researching that piece, I came across a Facebook post from the Veterans Home in Barstow that looked like an obituary for the eccentric Forbes,...
Over 130 concerned citizens of area code 94965 crowded into the Spinnaker Restaurant this past Saturday to explore projected flooding and sea level rise (SLR) impacts across our community. The goals of the gathering were to understand our vulnerability to SLR, to introduce adaptation tools and strategies, and to allow...
Eight women from Chile are coming to Sausalito in September as part of the Sausalito Sister City— Viña del Mar exchange program. They are bringing an important exhibit of the art and culture of the region which will be on display at 675 Bridgeway (formerly the Chase Bank building) from...
Do you think that because you live in a house that floats you needn’t worry about the rising sea level? Well, if you do, you may find yourself an island. Sea level rise and the consequent flooding along the floating home community shoreline can threaten access to our homes, hamper...