Calling all aspiring public servants! The nomination period for federal, state and local offices opened this week in preparation for the March 5, 2024 presidential primary election. Among the seats up for election is District Four supervisor. Dennis Rodoni, the former contractor from Olema who has held the post since 2017, said he plans to run again. “I am pleased to announce that I am running for a third term,” he wrote in an email. “While we have had many of our priorities realized, I still have a lot of work to do. In my upcoming term, I will prioritize completing the short-term rental regulations, meeting housing mandates, finalizing plans for the new fire station in the San Geronimo Valley, renovating Golden Gate Village, supporting Marin’s agricultural economies, strengthening community infrastructure and protecting open space and the environment.” The supervisor secured his position in 2016 by narrowly defeating Novato dairyman Dominic Grossi with 52 percent of the vote. Four years later, he faced off against Lagunitas resident Alex Easton-Brown and nabbed 77 percent of the vote. Mr. Rodoni took criticism during his latest round of community meetings, where the issue of short-term rentals is under debate ahead of new rules the county hopes to finalize early next year. Many residents have called for tighter caps on the number of rentals, which they blame for the limited long-term housing stock. Others say short-term rentals allow visitors to spend the night on the coast and help pay off mortgages. Supervisor Rodoni has been reluctant to take a position. “There’s a lot of reasons why people can’t afford to stay here, but availability in housing is certainly a major issue,” he told Bolinas residents at a community meeting last week. Supervisors have no term limits, and Mr. Rodoni currently earns more than $200,000, including benefits. District Four encompasses West Marin, San Rafael’s Canal District, Corte Madera, Homestead Valley and parts of Novato. Geographically, it is the largest district in Marin, and West Marin represents roughly 25 percent of its population. District Four is also home to the highest concentration of Spanish-speaking residents. The candidate filing window ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. For information, go to www.marinvotes.org