Novato City Council Accepts City Manager's Resignation​

NOVATO, CA — The Novato City Council on Tuesday accepted the resignation of City Manager Regan Candelario, who will receive a $280,000 severance package on his way out the door.

Candelario has served as Novato's city manager since August 2016. His resignation was effective Sept. 6.

City officials did not disclose a reason for his departure.

"Mr. Candelario and the City of Novato have mutually agreed on a resignation and separation agreement in accordance with the terms of Mr. Candelario's employment contract," a press release from the city stated.

As part of the separation agreement approved by the council, Candelario will receive $140,000 within 30 days of his resignation date, then another $140,000 on the first regular payroll date of 2020.

In August, the council unanimously appointed Novato Police Chief Adam McGill as acting city manager. He is also continuing in his role as police chief.

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McGill has served as the city's chief of police for the past three years. He has 28 years of public service experience, according to the city.

"We are fortunate to have someone of Adam's integrity to support the city council during this transition," Councilwoman Pat Eklund said in a statement at the time.

Bay City News Service and Kristina Houck/Patch contributed to this report.