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MESSAGE FROM THE FOREPERSON 3 MARIN COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY 2014-2015 • AUGUST 2015 Back row from left: Charles Levine; Ned Lawrence; Sherry Rogers; Michael Obley; Scott Drotman; Nancy Ramsay; Claudia Belshaw; Steven Callahan; Sandra Macleod White; Karin Hern; Lawrence Bauer. Front row from left: Jane Czech; Penny Moreci; Jack Govi, Assistant County Counsel; Jack Nixon, Foreperson; Faye D'Opal, Presiding Judge of the Marin Superior Court; Johanna VanderMolen, Foreperson Pro Tem; Steven Barlow; Roberta Dillon; Karen Betzner. hope that we have shed factual light and insight on the issues we have pursued. ese reports were completed because of an extraordinarily disciplined, hard-working group of Grand Jurors. Serving for a full twelve months, they addressed a demanding and challenging workload and gave of their time and energy far beyond their sworn call of duty. Notwithstanding the o en diff ering ideas and sentiments voiced by each Juror and the pressure of deadlines, a pronounced respect for each other was engendered, and lasting friendships have been formed. Moreover, as several Jurors have stated "We each learned something about ourselves and we are better for it." I am pleased to present the members of the 2014-2015 Grand Jury. Steven Barlow, San Rafael Lawrence Bauer, Novato Claudia Belshaw, Fairfax Karen Betzner, Mill Valley Steven Callahan, Novato Jane Czech, Mill Valley Roberta Dillon, Greenbrae Scott Drotman, San Anselmo Karin Hern, Tiburon Ned Lawrence, Tiburon Charles Levine, San Rafael Sandra Macleod White, Sausalito Penny Moreci, Bel Marin Keys Michael Obley, Tiburon Nancy Ramsay, Mill Valley Sherry Rogers, Novato Johanna VanderMolen, Sausalito, Chairperson Pro Tem On behalf of the Grand Jury, I wish to express our appreciation to e Honorable Faye D'Opal, Presiding Judge of the Marin County Superior Court, for her patient guidance, wisdom and encouragement; to Jack Govi, Assistant County Counsel, for his always prompt and thorough legal advice whenever requested by the Grand Jury; and to Patti Church, Aide to the Grand Jury, for her help, support and astute insight into the workings of the Grand Jury. It has been a rewarding experience to serve as Foreperson and to associate with such a fi ne group of dedicated Marin citizens, the 2014-2015 Grand Jurors. eir outstanding eff orts have served our community well. To each of them, I say "Well done!" Respectfully submitted, Jack G. Nixon Foreperson e 2014-2015 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Photographer: Stuart Lirette Foreperson continued from page 2