Marin Libertarian Party

The College of Marin proposal to build a large new “gateway” building at the corner of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and College Avenue has generated a fair amount of controversy. One aspect of the plans that I have not seen mentioned in any of the articles is the fate of the Taqueria Mexican Grill now on that corner. In these hard times, it is important to sustain the small businesses in our communities. The Taqueria has been there for years, run by good people providing tasty, affordable, convenient food. The restaurant serves both the COM students and the residents of Kentfield and other nearby towns; just the kind of “town and gown” interface that community colleges should want. I hope the college administrators are planning to provide space in one of their new buildings for this local business, and perhaps a temporary spot while construction is under way. It would be a shame to lose it.