“Working Together for Novato” is all about finding the most responsible, effective, balanced, carefully thought-out answers to the most serious challenges facing our town. Three overarching issues must be addressed to build a safe, vibrant, sustainable Novato.
Here are just a few of the creative and successful solutions we’ve achieved together:
Fiscal Responsibility and Sustainability
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- Set up funds for long-term needs such as maintenance and reserves
- Cut over $4 million in annual expenses
- Eliminated 34 employees
- Negotiated pension concessions
Facilities and Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvements
- Restored iconic City Hall as meeting venue
- Celebrated the opening of the Civic Green and Community Plaza
- Researched over 20 properties for fiscally-responsible City Office location
- Determined that Downtown Civic Center is best option for offices
- Began to develop a plan for parking management downtown
Balanced Land Use and Affordable Housing
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- Opposed the State’s high density housing mandate for Novato
- Proposed a lower density affordable housing solution to City Council
- meets state mandates
- has a minimum impact on existing neighborhoods
- encourages senior housing
Read some of the comments from folks and groups who feel strongly about their experiences with Jeanne. A reputation like this is a wonderful thing for Novato.
“brings common sense and practicality to complex issues” …
“a conscientious and effective leader” …
… “a thorough understanding of carefully research facts and figures” … “listens to all points of view” …
“fair-handed, logical approach”…
“pulling up her sleeves to get the hard things done”
Endorsements include:
- Marin Independent Journal
- Pacific Sun
- Marin Association of Realtors
- Marin Builders Association
- North Bay Leadership Council
- Novato Chamber of Commerce
- Novato Police Officers Association
For more information about the issues, specific examples of Jeanne’s leadership style, a list of accomplishments, her thoughts on solutions to the problems that affect all of us, comments from your neighbors, and so much more, go to her website at www.jeannemacleamy.com
