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Board selects Craig Hill to Marin County Public Financing Authority after four interviews
Summary
After interviewing four candidates for an at‑large seat on the Marin County Public Financing Authority, the Board of Supervisors appointed Craig Hill, citing his municipal finance background and long‑term availability to serve on the JPA overseeing the Oak Hill workforce housing project.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors appointed Craig Hill on April 7 to the at‑large seat on the Marin County Public Financing Authority (JPA) following brief interviews with four finalists.
Carla Kakmar, assistant clerk, introduced the candidates and explained the appointment procedure. Each candidate had roughly 10 minutes to respond to questions on their qualifications, experience and how they would support the JPA's role in financing workforce housing.
David Colton described decades of structured finance experience, including mortgage‑backed securities work and volunteer ties to local schools. Russell Miller said he brings 40 years as a bond lawyer with specialized tax‑exempt financing experience. Paul Timig, newly retired, emphasized long experience as bond counsel and highlighted the Oak Hill project's financing complexities. Craig Hill, a municipal finance professional who remains employed in the region, described his municipal advisory and project feasibility experience and stressed the importance of understanding long‑term financial commitments and risk.
Supervisor Rodoni, Supervisor Moulton Peters and other board members thanked all applicants and said the pool was strong. After brief deliberations the board coalesced around Craig Hill and made a motion to appoint him; the motion passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: The JPA seat is directly involved in the Oak Hill workforce housing project and future bond‑related actions. The board cited the need for technical finance expertise and a member who can commit time to oversight as reasons for the selection.
What’s next: Hill will join the JPA board and participate in financing discussions for Oak Hill and any future public financing authority activities; board members encouraged other applicants to remain engaged as the project develops.
