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Mill Valley updates DEI events and Boyle Park outreach ahead of summer season
Summary
DEI management analyst Tammy Herndon reported on Pride (June 7), Juneteenth plans and student art utility-box displays, described partnerships with the school district and community groups, and noted Boyle Park Master Plan outreach with 694 survey responses and targeted engagement for families of children with special needs.
Tammy Herndon, Mill Valley’s DEI management analyst, gave the Parks & Recreation Commission an update on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at the May 7 meeting, outlining events and partnerships scheduled through the summer.
Herndon recapped last year’s Pride celebration and a downtown Bridal event the department piloted; this year’s Pride event is scheduled for Saturday, June 7. She described the city’s third annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival (previously held at Tam High) and said the event will return to the downtown plaza this year. The department also produced a community film for National United Against Hate Week and will place student artwork on utility boxes at Camino Alto and East Blythe Dale. David Dubin, a local contributor, designed a campaign heart logo that will be used in outreach.
On partnerships, Herndon said the city has co-hosted Mill Valley School District PTA DEI events since 2023, including Lunar New Year, Pride, Global Harvest Festival, Black History Month and Latin Heritage Festival, and discussed fee-waiver support for community groups such as PlayMarin and Performing Stars.
Herndon also reported on the Boyle Park Master Plan outreach: staff received 694 survey responses and plan a first community meeting (to review survey results) followed by a second session at Boyle Park for on-site input; RHAA consultants will present a conditions assessment. The Boyle Park work explicitly included outreach to families with children who have special needs to inform accessibility and programming choices.
Herndon closed by noting ongoing DEI training through a Ready-Set partnership; upcoming sessions focus on systemic bias and anti-racism for staff, elected officials and commissioners.
Next steps: staff will continue community outreach, showcase student art on utility boxes, and report Boyle Park outreach results at a future commission meeting.
Sources: Tammy Herndon remarks, May 7, 2025 Mill Valley Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
