Cindy Swift for Fairfax Town Council

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“Welcome to my campaign website. Here you’ll learn about my experience and participation in town life and my body of work on committees and commissions for the town and county. I gladly encourage connection and welcome questions and opinions. I believe listening and respectful engagement are essential to good governance.”

— Cindy Swift

“If you vote for Cindy Swift you are voting for someone who has been a long time and tireless contributor to the community including her public service as an appointed member of many of the town’s committees and commissions. She has staying power, determination and steadfastness. You may not agree with her every time, but if you have something to say she will truly listen. What you see is what you get and that is a refreshing opportunity for Fairfax. Vote for Cindy Swift.”
— Deborah Benson, Fairfax Tree Committee

We proudly support Cindy Swift for Fairfax Town Council

Endorsements (Titles listed for identification purposes only)

Elected/Appointed Officials/Community Leaders:
Katie Rice, Marin County Supervisor, District 2
Catherine Way, Vice Mayor, Larkspur
Peter Lacques, Former Fairfax Councilmember and Mayor
Mimi Newton, Fairfax Planning Commissioner and Former Chair, Fairfax Open Space Committee
Michael Ardito, Fairfax Open Space Committee
Susan Pascal-Beran, Chair, Fairfax Open Space Committee
Jane Richardson-Mack, Fairfax Tree Committee
John Romaidis, Fairfax Tree Committee
Deb Benson, Fairfax Tree Committee
Michael Aaronson, Former member Fairfax Design Review Board
Susan Brandborg, Former Fairfax Town Councilmember and Mayor
Charles Cate, Former Town Manager
John Sergeant, Former Design Review Board Member
Rich Shortall, President, Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District
Stephen Keese, Cascade Canyon Firewise USA Steering Committee member
Ray Moritz, Urban Forester, Fire Ecologist & Fairfax Town Arborist
Peggy Day, Co-Founder, Dark Sky West Marin
Linda Novy, President, Marin Horse Council and Cascade Canyon Firewise Steering Committee
Eileen Connery, Dark Sky West Marin member
Jack Hunt, Cascade Canyon Firewise USA Steering Committee
Kate Linscott, Cascade Canyon Firewise USA Steering Committee
Ruth Horn, Fairfax Open Space Committee
Anya Schandler, Marin County Library Commissioner

Community:
Julie Aaronson
Roberta Anthes
Ann Avanzino
Stephen Avanzino
Dennis Barnes
Robin Brennan, Former member, Ross Valley School District Board
Julie Brink
Barbara Cate
Denyce Codoni
Fred Codoni
Dee Davidson
Jeff and Janet Deleuse, Fairfax business owners
Teliha Draheim
Denny Ferry
Paul & Jeannine Fradelizio, Fairfax business owners
Morgan Hall
Charlie Hickox
Robert Jansen
Brett Kelly
Maureen Kelly
Renu Malhotra
Tara Mannix
Bill Menke
Pam Menke
Joanne Moore, former Fairfax Business Owner
Jonathan Polansky
Patricia Taylor
Pat Tubman

MY PROMISE TO FAIRFAX

“Fairfax faces many challenges that we can only address if we restore confidence and trust in leadership and work together as a community.

As council member I’ll be accessible, listen to all and be responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses.”

— Cindy Swift

I’m running for Town Council because …

I want to ensure that we focus on core priorities including:

Maintaining Our Infrastructure Our roads have the lowest Pavement Condition Index rating in the County, and are the issue residents raise most in concern for safety and access. Our storm drainage infrastructure is inadequate to handle storm water flows too often leading to localized flooding.

Disaster Preparedness – Preparedness is a responsibility of everyone and every element of our Fairfax community…individuals, businesses and our government has a role to play. I will work to ensure we are prepared and resilient.

Doc Edgar Park is designated as a Temporary Refuge Area on the Cascade Canyon Evacuation map, yet it no longer has a water fountain for access to water.

Enhancing Public Safety – we need to make walking on our downtown sidewalks safer both for business activity and the general public – we need to ensure that electric mobility devices are always walked on sidewalks.

Preserving Our Open Spaces and Environment – Fairfax has a lot to celebrate in the recent purchase of the 100 acre Wall Property as open space, a stunning example of what we can do when we all pull together. Now, there’s a growing interest in protecting and conserving our nighttime environment by developing a Dark Sky compliant lighting policy. This fits with local concerns for the natural environment.

Advocating for Affordable, Compatible and Sustainable Housing As a Planning Commissioner, I voted for Victory Village, which provides low-income senior housing. In 2017, I asked my fellow Planning Commissioners to prohibit the short-term rental of Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to help preserve long term rental stock before it became a State requirement.

Going forward I will continue to advocate for affordable, compatible and sustainable housing to include the viability of existing rental stock.

Cindy Swift 30+ years service to the community

Current:
Fairfax Planning Commissioner (since 2017, Chair 2019, 2023)
Fairfax Measure F Oversight Committee
Cascade Canyon Firewise Steering Committee
Fairfax Citizens’ Disaster Council
Fairfax Community Emergency Preparedness Committee
Marin Operational Area Disaster & Citizens Corps Council – Supervisor Dist. 2 representative
Friends of the Fairfax Library, Boardmember – led the successful fundraising campaign for the Fairfax Library’s new outdoor garden
Friends of the Marin County Free Library, Boardmember

Previous:
Fairfax Parks & Recreation Commissioner
Fairfax Volunteer Board member
Marin County Library Commissioner – representing Supervisor District 2
Golden Gate Transit Ferry Passenger Advisory Board