City of San Rafael
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees
The City of San Rafael operates as a full-service local government serving the San Rafael area in Marin County, California. It provides a broad range of city services intended to support a high quality of life through its commercial districts, diverse neighborhoods, and community resources that encourage active living and engagement with the natural environment. As a 21st-century government, it emphasizes purpose-driven work across departments and with residents to address today’s challenges and meet community needs. Based in San Rafael, the city serves residents and local businesses by maintaining essential services and planning initiatives aligned with its aim of being a vibrant economic and cultural center. In 2026 it began a pilot project converting Embarcadero Way to one-way traffic from Mission Avenue to Marina Court Drive, conducted in coordination with Marin County.