Marin County Open Space District adopts FY2025–26 budget; Measure A to fund fuels reduction, parks and grants

The Marin County Open Space District Board on May 20 adopted the district's proposed FY2025–26 budget after a public hearing and staff presentation.

Chris Chamberlain, general manager of the Marin County Open Space District, told directors the department's consolidated program relies on three primary revenue sources: the open space property tax (about $10.7 million projected), Measure A sales tax (about $17.7 million projected) and roughly $2.5 million from county general fund sources such as park reservation fees and rents.

Why it matters: Measure A provides the majority of the districts flexible revenue. Chamberlain said Measure A is intentionally structured: 65% of the Measure A revenue supports parks/open space operations; 25% of that 65% is mandated for boots‑on‑the‑ground wildfire fuels reduction; and 10% of the 65% is set aside for potential land acquisition. Measure A also set aside 20% for a sustainable…