Faster Fire Response for Families
The Fairfax-San Anselmo Children's Center needed better fire coverage. Larry got an additional hydrant installed nearby, cutting response time when it matters most.
Public Service
Larry’s Record
Experienced public service, practical problem-solving, and a record of opening local government to residents.
A record built in Fairfax and across Marin
The items below use the campaign copy supplied for Larry's record page.
The Public Issue Agenda Policy
In 2008, Larry wrote Resolution 08-30, so any resident can put an issue on the Council's agenda without an official's approval. Most California cities and towns don't give residents that kind of democratic access.
Liberty Gulch
While serving as President of the Marin Water Board, Larry secured the approval of the Liberty Gulch multi-use trail.
Open, Televised Government
After joining the Marin Water Board, he led the effort to begin televising its public meetings, arguing that government you can't see is government you can't hold accountable.
More Water Without a New Reservoir
Marin now has access to additional water larger than Bon Tempe Reservoir thanks to Larry. As a director on the Marin Water Board, he championed a simple fix to the existing system that averted the need for a reservoir or bigger pipeline and saved taxpayers money.
The Civility Resolution
Larry introduced the resolution that sets standards of tolerance and civility for how people are treated at Council meetings. Now, even when meetings get heated, people are still heard and respected.
Traffic Moving Again
Broadway and Claus Drive move freely again with no need for a study, a consultant, or a line item in the budget. Traffic was chronically backed up at Broadway and Claus Drive. While others were contemplating a study and a budget carve out, Larry found a simple solution: removing two parking spaces, opening the bottleneck and improving safety for pedestrian crossing.
Citizen Oversight of Public Funds
Larry served on the citizens' committee that checks whether voter-approved funds are actually spent on what voters were promised, ensuring that the bond measures you vote for gets spent.
Saved Five Corners
When the proposed construction of a new water tower at Five Corners threatened the views at the iconic trail crossing above Deer Park, Larry stepped in with a better site that others had missed: Concrete Pipe Fire Road which had the infrastructure necessary.
Kept Emergency Services Equipped
Larry drafted the resolution that ensured emergency services in Fairfax had the equipment they needed to keep residents safe.
