The Marin County Civil Grand Jury is calling for greater consolidation of Marin’s 50-odd special districts, which provide fire protection, water, sanitation, and refuse collection, among other essential
services.
In a report released in June, the group argued that duplicative administrative systems, uneven service fees, and fragmented governance create inefficiency and unnecessary costs.
Yet the report acknowledged that West Marin’s geography makes consolidation more challenging, while local district officials say the cooperation and…