Larkspur interviews four applicants for Marin County Commission on Aging seat

Larkspur City Council held interviews on Wednesday for four applicants seeking to represent the city on the Marin County Commission on Aging, hearing from two long‑time local residents, one area volunteer and one recent Larkspur resident with a corporate background.

The council interviewed Barry (last name not specified in the record), Grace Hughes, Lindsay (last name not specified) and Anne Morrison. The interviews were conducted during a special meeting that immediately preceded the regular council session; the council said it will confer after completing the remaining applicant interviews and make an appointment at the next regular meeting.

Nut graf: Why this matters — Larkspur’s representative to the county commission is expected to participate actively on countywide initiatives affecting older residents, including transportation access, housing and services for caregivers. Council members said they want a representative who will both learn from the county and bring firm, actionable recommendations back to Larkspur.

Candidate summaries and highlights

- Barry (applicant): A caregiver and volunteer who described creating a program to help frequent emergency callers through first‑responder referrals. Barry said his work with fire departments and agencies led to a program that cut the number of repeat calls by more than 70 percent, and he noted years of involvement with the Alzheimer’s Association and a caregiving support group. He described long experience running community programs and said he would actively engage Larkspur’s elder population.

- Grace Hughes (applicant): A long‑time Larkspur resident who said her experience includes community advocacy around housing and senior issues and involvement in local nonprofits. Hughes emphasized the number of older residents who are financially stretched and said she wants to help advance county and local solutions while reporting back actionable items to the city council.

- Lindsay (applicant): A five‑year Larkspur resident with a corporate finance background who described recent volunteer contacts with local older residents and proposed intergenerational programs, including a time‑bank idea and community classes, as low‑cost ways to connect seniors and younger residents.

- Anne Morrison (applicant): A former Larkspur council member and longtime community volunteer who cited direct experience helping older residents navigate county programs such as Marin Access and other Health and Human Services offerings; Morrison said she would work to connect county speakers and resources back to Larkspur and increase local outreach.

Council members asked each applicant about time commitments, program knowledge and ways to improve communication between the county and Larkspur. Applicants described a mix of hands‑on volunteer work, nonprofit board experience and community outreach ideas.

Decision and next steps: The council concluded the interview series and said it will confer with colleagues and make an appointment at the next council meeting; no appointment was made at Wednesday’s session.

Ending: The council emphasized it seeks an appointee who can attend county meetings regularly, advocate for Larkspur’s seniors and provide timely, practical information back to the city to help shape local policy and programs.