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News Highlights
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| | Second year in a row: Novato PD wins best overall traffic safety program (left to right: CHP Chief Paul Fontana, NPD Traffic Officers Alan Bates and Andrew Barrington, NPD Chief James Berg, CHP Assistant Commissioner Avery Browne, and NPD Traffic Sergeant Eric Riddell) |
Novato PD Gets Top Honors for Traffic Safety Program--2 years in a row: The Novato Police Department was recognized once again for its traffic safety program by the Commissioner's Office of the California Highway Patrol. Every year, hundreds of law enforcement agencies throughout the state compete in the California Law Enforcement Challenge to showcase their innovative and comprehensive traffic safety programs. The NPD won first place in best overall traffic safety and occupant protection, as well the Commissioner's Award, which is given to only one agency annually. The NPD gives a "shout out" to the Novato community to thank you for assisting us in keeping our City safe for all who travel in and through Novato.
 City Council approves funding for study of Downtown SMART station: Earlier this month, the City Council directed staff to research the possibility of establishing a Downtown SMART station on the corner of Grant Avenue and Railroad Street by the former train depot lot. The City will contract with SMART for the planning and engineering studies which should be completed by the end of the year. Click here to read the staff report.
 Dogbone Meadow Design Workshop & Open House: Dogbone Meadow dog park needs a facelift and we want your ideas! On Saturday, November 14, drop in anytime between 10 AM and Noon at Dogbone Meadow on Novato Boulevard at O'Hair Park, learn about the improvement project and give us your ideas for ways to make it great for dogs, their owners, and the community. For more information call 415-899-8900 or e-mail us at prcs@novato.org.
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Information about Measure C
On July 28, the City Council unanimously voted to place a measure on the ballot for the November 3 election that, if approved, would reduce sales tax rates from a ½ cent to ¼ cent and continue funding essential City services.
Measure C is the only local ballot measure Novato residents will consider this November. Measure C continues locally-controlled funding that was previously approved by a majority of voters and that the City has relied on to maintain essential public safety, street maintenance and pothole repair, youth and senior services, and parks--and it reduces the current sales tax rate. By law, all Measure C funding continue to be required to pay for services provided by the City or for purposes that benefit the City, and cannot be taken by the State.
Measure C continues to requires fiscal accountability, including continued independent citizen oversight and reports to the community to ensure the funds are spent responsibly.
If enacted, Measure C will reduce the current sales tax rate while continuing to protect essential services the community has said are important, including:
- Maintaining city streets and roads and repairing potholes;
- Responding to 9-1-1 emergency calls;
- Maintaining parks;
- Maintaining neighborhood police patrols;
- Attracting, training and retaining qualified police officers; and,
- Supporting the local economy and increasing jobs.
For more information about Measure C, including Frequently Asked Questions, visit novato.org/measurec.
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Pacheco Creek @ N. Hamilton Parkway--before & after City flood protection efforts
City & Conservation Corps annual flood protection work throughout Novato 
