Marin IJ Election Soapbox for Oct. 17, 2024

Novato should support Measure M sales tax plan

I am a 50-year resident of Novato, a native of Marin, a member of the Novato Economic Development Advisory Commission and past president of the Marin Economic Forum. For many years, Novato has managed to operate on a tight budget having limited sources of income and a limited ability to raise more.

The city has grown in population. The cost of providing police and public works; maintenance of parks; opportunities for recreation; and...