Save Our Sausalito

04/24/2026

REMINDER: RSVP to join us tonight at our Community Forum on the proposed 6-story, 294-unit development at 1 Harbor Drive.

👉RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/1-harbor-drive-community-feedback-forum

⏰WHEN: Friday, April 24 | 5:30–6:30 PM
📍WHERE: SOS Studio, 610 Coloma St., Ste. 727 (MLK Park), Sausalito

Find out what’s proposed, understand the potential impacts, and discuss what can we do together.

Light bites and drinks provided.

Save Our Sausalito is hosting a community forum on Friday, April 24 from 5:30–6:30pm to gather input on the proposed 6-story, 294-unit project at 1 Harbor Drive—the first major development since Measure J. SOS's goal is to learn resident's thoughts, walk through what’s proposed, what state law...

04/22/2026

Join us: Community Forum on Proposed 1 Harbor Drive Development Friday, 4/24 at 5:30pm at our SOS Studio in Sausalito!

👉RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/1-harbor-drive-community-feedback-forum

At the recent City Council meeting, many residents raised concerns about the proposed 6-story, 294-unit development at 1 Harbor Drive—the first major project submitted since Measure J opened parts of the Marinship to new housing.

We’re hosting a community forum to share what we know and gather input.

⏰WHEN: Friday, April 24 | 5:30–6:30 PM
📍WHERE: SOS Studio, 610 Coloma St., Ste. 727 (MLK Park), Sausalito

Light bites and drinks provided.

👉 RSVP now: https://actionnetwork.org/events/1-harbor-drive-community-feedback-forum

Why this matters:
• Only 46 of 294 units are currently allocated for low- to moderate-income households
• Projects of this scale place massive pressure on infrastructure—roads, sewer, emergency services
• The City must ensure impacts are clearly assessed and developers contribute fairly

This is not about opposing housing. It’s about making sure new development is well-designed, delivers meaningful affordability, and responsibly addresses community impacts.

Your voice matters! Bring a neighbor. We hope to see you there.

01/05/2026

✨Happy New Year! 🎉 We're grateful to have you with us as we continue protecting what makes Sausalito special.

The past 12 months showed what's possible when our community unites with purpose. In 2026, we'll keep building the coalitions and expertise needed to preserve our town's character for generations to come.

We begin the year with optimism and resolve, focused on safeguarding the Sausalito we all love. 🌅

With much gratitude 🙏
Your Friends at Save Our Sausalito

12/31/2025

Looking Ahead to 2026: The Fight to Protect Sausalito Continues!

This year, together with our community, we achieved extraordinary victories—successfully removing Sausalito’s Historic District from SB 79, fighting out-of-scale developments, securing critical view protections, and more.

Donate before MIDNIGHT to help us start the new year strong:
https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/help-us-save-our-sausalito

But new threats are already emerging. In the months ahead, we’re fighting two monster developments (605 Bridgeway is back!), monitoring the MLK Park project, tracking new state legislation, and building statewide coalitions to protect historic communities.

Every battle requires resources:

→ Legal expertise to defend our protections
→ Sacramento lobbyists working with legislators
→ Technical experts strengthening our arguments
→ Community mobilization at critical moments

We’ve proven what’s possible when Sausalito speaks with one voice. But we can only continue this work with your support.

Will you help us protect Sausalito in 2026?

👉 Donate now:
https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/help-us-save-our-sausalito

Together, we’ll ensure the Sausalito we treasure remains for generations to come.



Donations to Save Our Sausalito, a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, are not tax deductible.

12/30/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re proud to share what organized community action made possible this year.

Developers pushed oversized luxury projects. State lawmakers tried to override local protections. Environmental safeguards were threatened. Together, we pushed back — and we won.

🎉Here are 6 major wins in 2025 thanks to YOU, our community of supporters. 👇 Read more: https://saveoursausalito.com/

✅ Stopped the 605 Bridgeway “Monster” — for now
🏛️ Removed Sausalito from SB 79 — permanently
🛑 Removed Alta Mira & 605 Bridgeway from Housing Opportunity Sites
🌄 Secured enforceable View Protections
📏 Closed the Historic District height loophole
🌳 Secured a Council majority for “Pledge 32” at MLK Park

THANK YOU! These victories happened because neighbors spoke up, showed up, and stayed engaged.

💙 Help us carry this momentum into 2026. If you’re able, please consider making a year-end donation to support the legal, technical, and community work that made these wins possible.

🔗 Donate today and stand with Sausalito. https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/help-us-save-our-sausalito

Please note: Save Our Sausalito is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization; contributions are not tax deductible.

11/04/2025

📆Voting time! ⏱ Sausalito strives to balance progress with preservation and inclusion with independence. Measure K, the MLK Local Control Measure is a practical, community-sensitive way to deliver affordable senior housing while protecting what makes our town special.

The Marin Independent Journal endorsed Measure K, writing, 👉“it is the only site where the city can mandate that it be used for affordable housing and control its size and design.”

https://www.marinij.com/2025/10/08/editorial-sausalito-housing-measures-j-and-k-deserve-support-on-nov-4/

🏡 Measure K applies only to two acres of City-owned land at MLK — the area occupied by the "bus barn" — old industrial buildings in need of repair. It allows no more than 50 affordable homes primarily for seniors, with a strict 32-foot height limit - this will be legally binding if approved by voters.

🐶⛹️‍♂️🎾All fields, playgrounds, and school facilities remain fully protected.

✅ We urge voters to read the real facts about Measure K and use this opportunity to invest in the future of Sausalito.

💙Protect What We Love – Vote YES On Measures J & K this November 4!⏱

List of Marin County vote centers 👉: https://www.marincounty.gov/departments/elections/november-4-2025-special-election/list-vote-centers

10/21/2025

💙Thanks to everyone who joined Save Our Sausalito (SOS) on 10/16 for our Forum on Measures J & K with Mayor Joan Cox, Vice Mayor Steven Woodside. 💬

We’re proud to keep the tent big — welcoming all voices and ideas. Even when we see things differently, we remain connected as neighbors who care deeply about our community.

Highlights:

🌳Measure K sparked many perspectives - all fields, recreation areas, and schools remain if Measure K passes.

👵Up to 50 affordable senior units (max 32 ft) could be built on 2 acres of already developed, City-owned land, allowing 100% to be dedicated to seniors.

🅿️ MLK Park access and parking were key topics: residents supported more affordable housing but questioned the MLK location and parking impacts.

🏠Architects Michael Rex (of Rex Architects) and Jerome Christensen (of Design Co.) shared senior housing design concepts and answered community questions.

💡Sybil Boutilier, Sausalito’s beloved senior-housing and tenants’-rights advocate, shared valuable insights on housing needs for older adults.

👥Joe Penrod (Friends of MLK Park) and Stacy Nimmo (Build Smart Sausalito) added their perspectives and ideas to the conversation.

🚗And a big shout-out to Jann Johnson for her smart diagonal-parking idea on Coloma Street — a practical fix we encourage the City Council to explore (if not already underway!).

Thanks to everyone who showed up, asked questions, and shared ideas. ❤️

Learn more:

📘 City of Sausalito Info: https://bit.ly/sausalito-city-j-and-K-FAQ

📄 County Elections – Measure K Full Text: bit.ly/Measure-K-resolution-52-2025

📰 Editorial: Marin IJ: “Sausalito Housing Measures J and K Deserve Support on Nov 4” https://bayareane.ws/3WTnFVy

🗳 Vote Nov 4 — Sausalito’s future depends on all of us.

10/16/2025

📢 SOS's Forum on Measure J & K with Mayor Cox is TONIGHT!!

👉RSVP: https://bit.ly/Oct16-J-K-with-Mayor-Cox

Have questions about Measures J & K? Join us for an open, constructive conversation about how Sausalito can meet housing goals on our own terms — keeping our small-town spirit while creating well-designed, affordable housing that helps meet state goals and allows Sausalito’s seniors to remain in our community.

✨Plus, get a detailed look at large-scale concept drawings for potential senior housing by Min Design Co., showing thoughtful layout, quality design, and ample parking.

📍 SOS Studio, 610 Coloma St, Ste 727, MLK Park, Sausalito
🥤 Light bites • 🗣️ Q&A • 🏡 All are welcome

👉RSVP: https://bit.ly/Oct16-J-K-with-Mayor-Cox

See you tonight, Sausalito 💙

Join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5:30pm for an informative community forum with Mayor Cox to discuss Measures J & K and what they mean for the future of Sausalito. RSVP today!

10/16/2025

Save Our Sausalito is hosting a Forum on Measure J & K with Mayor Joan Cox tomorrow evening! Join us in person to learn more about Measures J & K, ask questions, and connect with neighbors and city leadership.

🗓 Thurs., Oct. 16 @ 5:30 PM

📍 SOS Studio, 610 Coloma St, Ste. 727, MLK Park, Sausalito

👉 RSVP: https://bit.ly/Oct16-J-K-with-Mayor-Cox

✨ Special highlight: Attendees will get a first look at large-scale concept drawings of senior housing by Min Design Co. — showing how high-quality, affordable homes for seniors could fit beautifully at MLK Park (without taking away any recreation areas, the school, or dog park), bringing multi-generational benefits to our community and schools.

🥤 Light bites • 🗣️ Open Q&A • 🏡 Everyone welcome

👉 RSVP: https://bit.ly/Oct16-J-K-with-Mayor-Cox

11/13/2024

Hi Save Our Sausalito Community,

On October 17th, the City of Sausalito marked the 605-613 Bridgeway application as “complete." This started a State mandated 30-day clock for the city to act on the application.

At this point the city has three options. It can straight out deny the application. It can start an environmental review under the CA Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) or worst case, it can approve the application.

If the city takes no action by November 15, the project will be automatically approved. As of November 13, no action has yet been posted to the project file.

We need your support! Save Our Sausalito (SOS) has been monitoring the situation around the clock, submitting various legal filings, and physically delivering petitions to the city. We are fighting for you! But we need you to take action now to make your voice heard.

Please take a moment to sign the petition and submit a letter to the city advocating for the denial of this harmful development. Use the link below to access a template letter, and personalize it with your own concerns. The deadline to submit your letter is Friday, November 15th.

Link to submit letter: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/deny-605-613-bridgeway-application?source=email&

Link to sign petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/urgent-petition-against-605-613-bridgeway-condo-development

If this project is approved as proposed there will be irrevocable harm to our Historic District, setting up a domino effect of similar projects. It will be the end of our historic district and city's special character.

Thank you for your support in this critical fight!

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