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You can stay up-to-date on City news and events throughout the month by visiting novato.org/connectwithus and signing up for specific topics that are most important to you.

The City of Novato has kicked off its annual Budget Community Priorities Survey and encourages our community to share their input to help shape Novato’s Fiscal Year 2022/23 City Budget. This year, the City’s goal is to responsibly maintain fiscal stability and address revenue issues caused by an increase in costs, as well as the expiration of voter-approved local funding.

Please take our survey and share your feedback to help guide the City Council through this year’s budget priorities. The survey closes March 27 at 11:59pm.

The City welcomes questions and comments from the community for the City Manager prior to the address at novato.org/opennovato. Online submission period closes on Thursday, March 10 at 5pm.

Novato le da la bienvenida a la comunidad para que envíe sus preguntas y comentarios al administrador de la ciudad antes de la presentación en novato.org/opennovato. El período de envío de comentarios en línea cierra el jueves 10 de marzo a las 5 pm.

CCB members are appointed by the City Council and provide important oversight to City operations and the decision-making process. Members of CCBs make recommendations to City Council and have the opportunity to be involved in upcoming projects and initiatives.

The application period is currently open and will close on Wednesday, March 16 at 5:00pm. Applicants will be interviewed and appointed by the City Council.

Miembros de los CCB son nombrados por el Concejo Municipal y aportan supervisión importante a las operaciones y el proceso de toma de decisiones de la Ciudad. Miembros de los CCB hacen recomendaciones al Concejo Municipal y tienen la oportunidad de involucrarse en proyectos e iniciativas próximos.

El período de postulaciones está abierto ahora y cerrará el miércoles, 16 de marzo a las 5:00pm. Postulantes serán entrevistados y nombrados por el Concejo Municipal.

Check out daily updates from Marin County Public Health about confirmed COVID-19 cases countywide, vaccination efforts, & more at coronavirus.marinhhs.org. 

Marin HHS Dashboards | Frequently Asked Questions

Health Officers Lift Indoor Masking Mandate: Masks are no longer mandatory in most closed public environments, regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to continue masking in indoor settings. Businesses, venue operators and hosts may determine their own paths forward to protect staff and patrons and may choose to require all patrons to wear masks.

This #WomensHistoryMonth, Novato proudly celebrates women's contributions to history, culture and society across the world. To celebrate, we'll be sharing some pivotal women from our community throughout the month. We’re #NovatoProud of the women in Novato and encourage you to nominate a Novatan who has made a positive impact in our community.

We're especially #NovatoProud to celebrate Mary K. Sweeney, or MK as she is known, works passionately to end homelessness as executive director for Homeward Bound of Marin! For more than two decades, she has led award-winning ventures that house, train and employ people with housing needs. She was also inducted into the Marin Women's Hall of Fame for her outstanding work. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more #NovatoProud posts throughout Women's History Month!

Please drop your letters in the pot of gold mail slot at the Novato Gymnastics Center, 950 7th Street, by March 10.

Parents and helpers: A self-addressed and stamped envelope must be enclosed. The return envelope will be postmarked from the end of the rainbow. Any letters collected after March 10 will not receive a response.

Questions? Contact us at novatofun@novato.org

Please help us by completing this short, 5 minute survey. The information will be used to evaluate our strengths, weakness, and most importantly, identify the ways in which we can enhance our program to better meet the needs of our community. Take the Survey!

Ayúdenos completando esta breve encuesta de 5 minutos. La información se utilizará para evaluar nuestras fortalezas, debilidades y, lo que es más importante, identificar las formas en que podemos mejorar nuestro programa para satisfacer mejor las necesidades de nuestra comunidad. ¡Haz la encuesta!

Last month we reminded you that all dogs living in Marin County must have a dog license from Marin Humane. This is the first thing Marin Humane looks at when they receive a stray dog. Licenses help your dog get back home and are the law.

This month Marin Humane is waiving all late fees on any expired dog license! Marin Humane also has an updated dog licensing site to make it easier to renew or purchase a license.

Do you live in Novato and need help paying your rent? Whether your name is on the lease or you are renting a room, you may qualify for assistance if your household income qualifies according to HUD guidelines.

To find out how you may be eligible for Rental Assistance contact Ceci Olmedo at 415-897-4147 ext 0 or info@northmarincs.org.

Para saber cómo puede ser eligible para asistencia de alquiler, comuníquese con Ceci Olmedo al numero 415-897-4147 ext 0 o info@northmarincs.org

The next episode of Wildfire Watch is now available on Fire Safe Marin's Youtube channel.

This episode's focus - Backyard Do's & Dont's - promotes a shift towards fire-smart landscaping, answers questions from the community, and highlights the new responsibilities that this poses to local landscapers, nurseries, and real estate agents.

The June 7 Statewide Primary Election will fall under the new Voter's Choice Act (Senate Bill 450). The Voter's Choice Act (VCA) is a switch from Election Day polling places to multi-day, regional vote centers at locations around the county, along with the option for mail-in ballots.

The Marin County Elections Department is co-hosting an online event Thursday, March 10, to share information about the Voter’s Choice Act and answer your questions. Pre-registration is required.

The City of Novato encourages community participation at our upcoming public meetings. Meeting details, including information on how to participate, is included in each meeting agenda packet. Agendas are posted at least 72 hours prior to each scheduled meeting. To receive meeting agendas via email and/or text, sign-up at novato.org/connectwithus.

March 9 at 6pm | Special Joint Meeting of the Novato Citizens Finance Advisory / Oversight Committee & the Economic Development Commission

March 10 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator - Cancelled

March 10 at 7pm | Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Commission

March 14 at 7pm | Novato Streetscape Committee

March 14 at 7pm | Planning Commission

March 16 at 7pm| Design Review Commission

March 17 at 7:30am | Novato Citizens Finance Advisory-Oversight Committee - Cancelled

March 22 at 6pm | City Council

March 23 at 6pm | Multicultural Advisory Commission

March 24 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator

Visit novatojobs.org for more information and to apply.

Novato Gymnastics Center (Testing offered by Curative)

Visit cur.tv/novato or call 1.888.702.9042 to make an appointment. Slots for appointments appear online at 5:00pm the night before the scheduled testing date.

City of Novato Administrative Offices Parking Lot

Appointment required. Visit covidclinic.org/novato to make an appointment.

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