News Highlights                                        October 2, 2020
Our Town Novato newsletter is a weekly update of news that you may have missed throughout the week. 
City of Novato COVID-19 updates and information is available at novato.org/coronavirus.
Resources and information for Novato businesses & workers impacted by COVID-19 is available at novato.org/COVID19biz.
Novato City Council Amends Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget
At their September 29 meeting, while addressing the City's current budget deficit, the Novato City Council made the difficult decision to approve necessary budget modifications including a reduction in both staffing levels and services provided to our community.
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Novato's Measure Q on November 3, 2020 Ballot

You, our residents, have told us what City services are your top priorities to maintain our quality of life in Novato. These include:
  • keeping public areas safe, clean and healthy; 
  • ensuring the City is prepared for any future natural disaster or health emergency; 
  • supporting local businesses and residents through the COVID-19 recovery; 
  • providing disaster and health crisis response; and 
  • maintaining 9-1-1 emergency response and capacity in any emergency. 

It is critical to secure ongoing locally-controlled funding to maintain services and ensure the City is prepared for future emergencies.

 

In response, the Novato City Council unanimously approved placing Measure Q - an increase to Novato's existing voter-approved local hotel tax - on the November 3, 2020 ballot. Measure Q is not a property tax or a tax on Novato residents who are not hotel or lodging guests. If enacted, Measure Q will provide funding for Novato's local recovery and relief needs and services.

Novato must be able to be self-reliant during difficult times  and maintain services most important to our community.
Marin County COVID-19 Update as of October 1, 2020
Marin County Public Health continues to monitor and report confirmed COVID-19 cases countywide on their dedicated coronavirus website at marinhss.org/coronavirus. Here you will find accurate, up-to-date information with a focus on how it is impacting our local communities.
Here are some data points, as of October 1, 2020, that may be of interest to you:
Marin Confirmed Cases: 4,510
Marin Cases Recovered: 4,255
Marin Deaths: 91
Tests Completed in Marin: 81,218
Marin Hospitalizations (cumulative): 143
Marin Hospitalizations (currently): 7

Vote Safe. Vote Secure.
Vote by Mail.
ARE YOU READY TO VOTE?
You must be registered in order to vote in the November 3 election. Active registered voters will automatically be mailed a ballot.

Check your registration status now at registertovote.ca.gov or register now so your ballot is mailed as soon as possible.
Vote de Forma Segura.
Vote con Protección.
Vote por Correo.
¿ESTÁ LISTO PARA VOTAR? 
Debe estar inscrito para poder votar en las elecciones del 3 de noviembre. A los votantes inscritos activos se les enviará automáticamente una balota por correo. 

Verifique el estatus de su inscripción ahora en registertovote.ca.gov o inscríbase ahora para que se envíe su balota por correo lo antes posible. 
Farmers Market 2020
Downtown Farmers Market Extended Through October

We're excited to announce that the Downtown Novato Community Farmers Market has been extended through October 27 with a new closing time of 7pm!

The market is located at the Downtown Shopping Center, 7th & Grant (behind CVS) on Tuesday evenings.
Parks & Recreation Virtual Magic Show - Halloween Edition

Halloween Show
Please join Novato Parks & Recreation for our newest FREE virtual event experience on October 5 at 6pm.

Magician Mike Della Penna is back to dazzle you and your family virtually with a performance you won't forget! 

This show is geared for school aged children, but will leave the whole family smiling. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
MarinMOCA Family Days are Back Starting October 4

The museum has reconfigured their popular "Family Day" art-making program to occur outdoors on the beautiful Hamilton campus on the first Sunday of the month.

Families will work at their own table, distanced from other tables, and protected from the sun.
This is a free event and reservations are strongly encouraged.

Find the Mask That Fits Your Life

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Stay Healthy Novato
The best way to reduce the risk of becoming infected with a respiratory virus, whether the flu or coronavirus, is to practice good hygiene:
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Wear a face covering when out in public spaces.
  • Maintain 6 feet distance from those outside of your own household.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or crook of your elbow (not your hands). If you use a tissue, throw it away and wash your hands afterward.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
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