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Mayor Jim Wickham Announces Appointment of Effective, Experienced Administrator to Lead City

Todd Cusimano Unanimously Chosen to Serve as Mill Valley City Manager

After a highly competitive search, the Mill Valley City Council unanimously chose Todd Cusimano to serve as City Manager of Mill Valley. Cusimano has served as the Town Manager of Corte ...

Fourth of July Reminder: No Fireworks in Marin

One gently floating ember from a cookout or a firecracker could ignite widespread tragedy in Marin County’s parched landscape. The Marin County Fire Department is urging all residents and visitors to remember that fireworks are illegal in the co...

After Over 15 Years of Service, Mayor John McCauley Retires from Council, Mayor Jim Wickham Elected

June 22, 2022

Mayoral Transition and Swearing In

At their June 21, 2022 meeting, the Mill Valley City Council conducted their annual mayoral transition and unanimously elected Jim Wickham as Mayor and Urban Carmel as Vice Mayor. 

Newly-elected Mayor...

Be Prepared When Visiting Mill Valley

As the weather gets better and visitors stay for an extended period of time in our community we encourage them to be courteous of your short-term neighbors. This includes reducing noise, keeping debris contained, respecting the local rules, and following ...

DEI Initiatives Update - June 2022

June 21, 2022

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as th...

East Blithedale Construction Update - June 16, 2022

Work is underway to rehabilitate the roadway, giving the community a better driving surface, as well as repairing the aging sewer system to provide better sewage flows for residences and businesses. Signage and striping nighttime work will take place from...

Mill Valley Police Department Bicycle Registration

The Mill Valley Police Department offers a bicycle registration program to help deter theft and to help law enforcement reunite bicycles with their owners. The best way to track a stolen bike or to identify the owner of a found bike, is through the bicycl...

Aiming to Protect Housing, City Considers Soft Story Retrofit Program

June 8, 2022

In an earthquake, "soft story" apartments and condominiums are most susceptible to shaking damage. Soft Story structures are typically residential buildings with open parking or commercial space on the first floor and housing on high...

Update on City Manager Recruitment

June 8, 2022

At their meeting on Monday, March 21, 2022, the City Council received an introduction of Heather Renschler, President/CEO of Ralph Andersen & Associates, who is leading the City’s recruitment effort for a new City Manager. After ...

PG&E Vegetation Safety Work in Mill Valley

5/31/2022

This week, and in upcoming weeks, PG&E will conduct vegetation safety work in high fire-threat areas of Mill Valley to keep trees, limbs and branches away from powerlines and electric equipment.

Link to this week's Lane and Road Closu...

Save the Date – Paved Road Fuel Reduction Program For June 2022 (Mill Valley)

With your continued support, we have removed more than 7,100 tons of flammable vegetation from Southern Marin and Mill Valley right of ways and private property. This has not only improved emergency response times, but it has also reduced the number of po...

Incident Report: Structure Fire, Mill Valley – June 1, 2022

A Structure Fire was reported at 10 George Ln, Mill Valley, June 1, 2022 at 7:08 pm.The Southern Marin Fire and Mill Valley Fire responded to reports of a single-family residential structure fire at the address noted above. Initially believed to be a vege...

Call us First if you See a Sewer Spill

Time is of the essence when there is a sewer spill. Please watch this video on what do do when you see a sewer spill.

Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM)(415)305-7854 

California Laws Pertaining to E-Bikes

Electric bicycles, otherwise known as E-Bikes, have become increasingly popular in recent years and the City of Mill Valley has seen an influx in ridership. The Mill Valley Police Department continues to receive complaints regarding unsafe riding of E-Bik...

Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee Vacancy–Date Extended

Southern Marin Fire has established a Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee. Measure U ensures that the District is financially stable and able to continue offering firefighting, lifesaving response services and enhanced fire prevention efforts within the...

City Council Appoints Three New Members, Cancels June Election

March 24, 2022

At their regular meeting on March 21, and a special meeting on March 24, the City Council voted to appoint three new members to the City Council and cancel the June 2022 election, saving the City an estimated $45,000 in election expenses.

The...

City Manager Alan E. Piombo Jr. Announces Retirement

March 7, 2022

After a 31 year career in local government, Mill Valley City Manager Alan Piombo has announced his upcoming retirement in the Fall of 2022.

Piombo joined the City of Mill Valley in 2019 as the Chief of Police and was appointed City Manager in ...