Novato passes slimmed-down budget to reduce deficit

Novato city leaders will forge ahead with a scaled-back budget and a decision on whether to place a tax increase on the ballot to help cover a lingering multi-million-dollar deficit.

The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to pass the 2024-25 budget — stripped down in recent months to provide basic services and chip away at a $4.3 million deficit. The budget includes about $54.5 million in expenses. Projected general fund revenues are just under $50.3 million.

The new fiscal year...