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Marin–Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control reviews 2024, urges residents to use taxpayer-funded services
Summary
The Marin–Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District presented a 2024 recap to the Larkspur City Council describing surveillance, public education and control work, and reminded residents the service is funded through property taxes (roughly $12–$20 per parcel).
Peter Bonkruid, general manager of the Marin–Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District, told the Larkspur City Council on Feb. 19 that the district recorded a relatively quiet 2024 for West Nile virus and maintained education and control programs across Marin and Sonoma counties.
The district covers roughly 2,300 square miles and about 770,000 residents between Marin and Sonoma counties and is funded by parcel assessments included on property tax bills. “You are every year paying for this service, and this service is available to every resident,” Bonkruid said. A council member added the median parcel cost is about $12 per year, and Bonkruid said assessments range roughly from $12 to $20 depending on location.
The Mosquito and Vector Control District described its principal…
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