Marin Snapshot: San Rafael’s newest councilman wants to revitalize downtown

By Megan Hansen

The newest member of the San Rafael City Council is a financial adviser, father of two children, a former city parks and recreation commissioner and a volunteer coach for the Dixie Youth Soccer Association. John Gamblin, 46, may be new to the political sphere, but he hopes to revitalize downtown San Rafael and help make strides to eliminate homelessness.

Gamblin was appointed to the City Council last month to fill the remaining nearly yearlong term of Damon Connolly, who was sworn in this month as the newest county supervisor. Gamblin plans to run for an elected four-year seat in November.

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