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Marin Grassroots Groups Draw From Leadership Training Conference

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On October 7, Marin County residents and activists came together to learn about and build a voice on social equity among low-income communities at the Marin Grassroots Leadership Conference, entitled “Communities Connecting: Creating, Collaborating, Changing.”  Hosted by the Marin Grassroots Leadership Network, Urban Habitat, and Dominican University, the conference convened activists in the North Bay to jointly strategize around better health, transportation, jobs, planning & development, and budget practices for low-income communities and communities of color. 

The conference was centered on the 2006 election to help community members analyze ballot initiatives through a social equity lens.  It was attended by organizational representatives from the North Bay as well as community members from Marin City and the Canal District.  The conference consisted of three workshops focusing on education equity, transportation justice, and housing and community benefits agreements.  Each workshop featured panelists who addressed the topic broadly, offered opportunities for engagement in local policy, and looked at ballot measures and propositions through a social equity lens.
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