San Rafael staff propose tiered event sponsorship program amid concerns over equity and timing
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
City staff proposed a tiered, in‑kind special-event sponsorship program to standardize support for street closures and public-safety costs; council members and business owners urged clearer funding priorities, timeline predictability, and protections for smaller or new events.
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San Rafael city staff on a subcommittee meeting outlined a proposed special-event sponsorship framework that would standardize in-kind city support for festivals, parades and other events that require street closures and public-safety resources.
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