Editorial: Novato needs to be specific with proposed tax measure

A municipal finance consultant’s assessment of Novato City Hall’s budgetary challenges shouldn’t come as a surprise to residents and business leaders who have been paying attention.

Think of the city as a household – with a very large family – talking about making ends meet.

For Novato’s “household,” the outlook is bleak.

The city is on a path of spending about $3 million more than its annual income over the next five years if it doesn’t come up with new revenue.

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