Novato City Races

Results are a combination of data provided by the Associated Press (AP) and county election offices. The AP calls winners by analyzing vote tallies and other election data. Check marks are used to denote a winner only when the AP calls a race.

Top candidate wins seat.

Kevin Jacobs58.3%
3,263 votes
James P. Petray41.6%
2,333 votes
Updated at 7:18 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
Marin County

Top candidate wins seat.

Tim O'Connor(incumbent)100%
3,710 votes
Updated at 7:18 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
Marin County

Top candidate wins seat.

Mark J. Milberg(incumbent)100%
3,399 votes
Updated at 7:18 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
Marin County

City Council, District 1

Top candidate wins seat.

Kevin Jacobs58.3%
3,263 votes
James P. Petray41.6%
2,333 votes
Updated at 7:18 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
Marin County

What does a council member do?

City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.

Candidate Statements

Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.

Kevin Jacobs

  • Retired construction professional
  • Small Businesses: “I believe in supporting local businesses to help them thrive, improving city processes to positively affect our residents, ensuring that future development aligns with our city’s vision and goals, and creating a fiscally sustainable future.”
  • Public Safety: “I am dedicated to supporting our police department to enhance community safety.”
  • Climate Change: “I want to help to improve our infrastructure and environmental sustainability to address areas where we can make the most impact.”

James P. Petray

  • Retired CPA
  • Growth: “I am a creative problem-solver who believes in Novato’s potential for growth and prosperity.”
  • Budget: “My commitment is to protect taxpayers citywide while improving the quality of life for all residents. As an elected official, I will work diligently on a revised budget plan to maintain city services at the highest level possible.”
  • Police: “I stand in strong support of Novato police and public safety personnel.”

City Council, District 3

Top candidate wins seat.

Tim O'Connor(incumbent)100%
3,710 votes
Updated at 7:18 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
Marin County

What does a council member do?

City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.

Candidate Statements

Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.

Tim O’Connor

  • Novato City Council Member, District 3
  • Statement pending or not available.

City Council, District 5

Top candidate wins seat.

Mark J. Milberg(incumbent)100%
3,399 votes
Updated at 7:18 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
Marin County

What does a council member do?

City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.

Candidate Statements

Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.

Mark J. Milberg

  • Novato City Council Member, District 5
  • Transparency: “I am a leader that focuses on relationships, creating a foundation of respect and trust.”
  • Infrastructure: “We hired a new city manager; we have a public-advised Parks Master Plan and a Community Development Plan and have an approved Housing Element.”
  • Priorities: “I look forward to continuing to ensure we have a safe, financially stable, and thriving city, where we all have a good quality of life.”

More Results

See results for all elections on the Marin County ballot.

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