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News Highlights Fall 2019
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Council Appoints Police Chief as Acting City Manager
The Novato City Council unanimously appointed Novato Police Chief Adam McGill as the Acting City Manager for the City of Novato. As Acting City Manager, McGill will report to the City Council and supervise all City staff. Adam will also continue in his current role as the Chief of Police.
El Concejo Municipal nombra al Jefe de la Policía como Administrador Municipal Interino
El Concejo Municipal de Novato designó por voto unánime al Jefe de la Policía de Novato, Adam McGill, como Administrador Municipal Interino. Como Administrador Interino de la Ciudad, McGill se reportará al Concejo Municipal y supervisará a todo el personal de la Ciudad. Adam también continuará en su puesto actual como Jefe de la Policía.
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Novato's local elections are just around the corner
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This year, Novato's City Councilmember candidates will run under the City's new district-based elections system. The November 5, 2019 local elections include Districts 1, 3 & 5. Councilmembers are required to live in the district that they represent and will be elected only by the registered voters in that district. All five Councilmembers will continue to participate and vote on citywide matters regardless of what district they represent.
Voters residing in Districts 2 and 4 will vote for their district's Councilmembers in the 2022 local elections.
To find out which district you live in, and to see a list of candidates currently running for Novato City Council, visit novato.org/elections.
¡Las elecciones locales de Novato están a la vuelta de la esquina!
Este año, los candidatos a miembros del Concejo Municipal de Novato se postularán bajo el recientemente establecido sistema electoral basado en distritos. Las elecciones locales del 5 de noviembre de 2019 incluyen los Distritos 1, 3 y 5. Bajo el nuevo sistema, está requerido que los miembros del concejo municipal vivan en el distrito que representen y serán elegidos solo por los votantes registrados en ese distrito. Los cinco miembros del concejo municipal continuarán participando y votando sobre asuntos que afectan a toda la ciudad, independientemente del distrito que representen.
Los votantes que residen en los Distritos 2 y 4 votarán por los miembros del concejo que representen a esos distritos en las elecciones locales de 2022.
Para saber en qué distrito vive y para ver una lista de candidatos que se han postulado para el Concejo Municipal de Novato, visite novato.org/elections.
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The U.S. Constitution requires that every person living in the
United States is counted every ten years. The next census
will take place from March through July of 2020.
Census data are important to our democracy. These data determine
apportionment of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and
how district lines are drawn at all levels of government.
Census data also guides the allocation of more than $800 billion
in federal funding to programs that are crucial to the well-being of
families and communities. For example: Medicare/Medicaid; Head Start/Early Head Start; National School Lunch Program; Highway Planning & Construction (such as the Novato Narrows).
Marin has several "hard to count" regions, including Novato, where participation is historically low. We all need to stand up and be counted! The census counts all residents of a household, including children of any age. This will also be the first digital census. Residents will receive a mailing with information to take the census online (paper forms will also be available for those who need them).
¿QUÉ ES EL CENSO Y POR QUÉ ES TAN IMPORTANTE?
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La Constitución de EE.UU. requiere que toda persona que viva en los Estados Unidos sea contada cada 10 años. El próximo censo se llevará a cabo de marzo a julio de 2020.
La información del censo es importante para nuestra democracia, estos datos determinan el reparto de escaños en la Cámara de Representantes de los EE.UU. y como las líneas de los distritos electorales son trazadas en todos los niveles de gobierno.
La información del censo también guia la asignación de más de $800 mil milliones de dólares en financiamiento federal para programas que son esenciales para el bienestar de las familias y las comunidades.
Por ejemplo: Medicare/Medicaid; Vivienda Sección 8; Programa Nacional de Almuerzo Escolar; Planificación y Construcción de Carreteras.
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Annual Street Paving Program Underway
Novato's Public Works Department is hard at work on the annual resurfacing of our local roadways which includes the replacement of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, construction of ADA compliant ramps, replacement of existing traffic signal detection and more.
This year, Nave Drive, Bel Marin Keys Blvd, and Bolling Drive will be repaved.
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September is Rail Safety Month
We will soon have a Downtown Station in the heart of Novato. There's no better time to review these reminders of track safety.
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The State of California minimum wage is scheduled to increase each year until a minimum wage of $15 per hour is reached in 2023 for all employees.
The Novato Council is considering an accelerated increase schedule for Novato's minimum wage until a minimum wage of $15 per hour is reached in 2022 for all employees. Once the minimum wage reaches $15 per hour, the rate will be adjusted based on CPI-W for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area or 3.5% whichever is less.
Help guide the City minimum wage process by joining the conversation online at
novato.org/opennovato
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Novato Business Workshops
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The City has partnered with the
Workshop #1
2019 Sexual Harassment Training
If you are a business with 5 or more staff (includes part time and full time employees or independent contractors), you are required by the State of California to have everyone on your team take a sexual harassment training by the end of 2019. With instruction from GinnyKuhel of KuhelBreez Human Resources Consulting, attendees can earn the necessary certification at this free workshop.
Space is limited, register now!
Workshop #2
Perhaps you've been wanting to use social media to help promote your business, but you are not quite sure how to use it effectively. Look no further than our
Maximize Your Advertising Dollars workshop
taught by our own Downtown Novato Business Association Director Stephanie Koehler! You will benefit from Stephanie's successful career in marking. Bring your questions for this interactive, hands on experience.
Don't delay, register today!
Workshop #3
You cannot run a business without good employees, but how do you find and retain the very best? This workshop covers new independent contractors case law and how it impacts your business, as well as key trends and essential tips to make you more successful at recruiting and retaining a talented workforce.
Get started now!
To all our Novato businesses: Thank you for Choosing Novato and be sure to register your business on the
Shop Local Novato website!
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Novato Police Officer Recognized with "12 Under 12" Award
Please join The
Novato Police Department
in congratulating Acting Sgt. Waite-McGough on his new achievement! He was recently awarded the "12 Under 12" Award, presented by the
California Peace Officers' Association (CPOA)
. This new award is designed to recognize 12 individuals, (one from each of CPOA's regions) with 12 or less years of service, who represent the future of the peace officer profession.
In order to be nominated for this elite award, the nominee must demonstrate core values and a true commitment to excellence within their career, as well as exude strong leadership skills within the community and among their peers.
Acting Sgt. Waite-McGough truly exemplifies what it takes to uphold the Code of Ethics and there is no question that he will continue to excel throughout his career as a peace officer. Novato is lucky to have such a valued member of our department.
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September 15, 2019 from 11 am - 3 pm on Sherman Avenue in Downtown Novato
FREE Family Friendly Fun for All!
Too much fun to fit here!
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Join Novato PD for National Coffee with a Cop Day!
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SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE FREE EVENTS!
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Monsters, Inc., at the Pocket Park
October 12,
6:45 pm
Downtown Rec Center
950 7th Street
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Trash to Treasures
Flea Market
Margaret Todd Center
1560 Hill Rd
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The Not-So-Scary
Halloween Magic Show
October 19,
5:30pm
City Hall
901 Sherman Ave
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