Housing and Homeless Committee

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The Housing and Homeless committee was created to provide information and make recommendations to the City Council regarding homeless policy and issues within the City.
 
The Committee assists with reviewing the state of homelessness in the City of Novato, by planning, advocating, supporting, and collaborating with those affected by homelessness.

Interested in serving on the committee? Apply today!

Resolution 2022-093 Establishing the Housing and Homeless Committee.

Meeting Schedule

2nd Wednesday of the month, quarterly, beginning March, 2023 at 5pm.

Meet Your Councilmembers / Conozcan a los concejales de su ciudad

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Join Councilmember Pat Eklund and Community Development staff for an opportunity to discuss City projects and initiatives, ask questions, share feedback, and help us get to know you better!

Tuesday, July 30 at 4pm

Downtown Novato Community Farmers' Market on Sherman Avenue

Additional opportunities to connect with the City Council and staff will be held at upcoming Downtown Novato Community Farmers’ Markets as well as locations by district throughout the summer.

More information is available at novato.org/citycouncil.

Through meaningful conversations, we can continue to shape Novato’s future and strengthen our community together.

Acompañe a la concejala Pat Eklund y personal de desarrollo comunitario para tener la oportunidad de hablar sobre proyectos e iniciativas municipales, hacer preguntas, compartir opiniones ¡y ayudarnos a conocerle mejor!

Martes 30 de julio a las 4pm
Centro de Novato mercado de agricultores comunitario a Sherman Avenue

Oportunidades adicionales para conectarse con el Ayuntamiento y el personal se llevarán a cabo en los próximos mercados de agricultores de la comunidad en Downtown Novato, así como las ubicaciones por distrito durante todo el verano. 

Esperamos que nos puedan acompañar y manténganse atentos para más información en novato.org/citycouncil.

A través de conversaciones significativas, podemos continuar dando forma al futuro de Novato y fortalecer juntos nuestra comunidad.

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Agendas & Minutes

Below you can find agendas and minutes for upcoming or recently held Housing and Homeless Committee meetings.

Meeting Date  agenda minutes
12/11/2024     
09/18/2024   Special Meeting Agenda  
09/11/2024 - Cancelled Agenda N/A
06/12/2024 Agenda Minutes
03/13/2024 Agenda  Minutes
12/13/2023 Agenda  Minutes
09/13/2023 Agenda Minutes
06/14/2023 Agenda  Minutes 
03/08/2023 Agenda Minutes

Members

The committee is made up of seven members, two of whom are Marin County Homeless Union representatives.  Members must reside in City limits.

Member  Term Expires
Mark Brand April 30, 2026
David Fariello April 30, 2026
Lucie Hollingsworth April 30, 2026
Will Meecham April 30, 2026
Elissa Lasserre, Vice Chair April 30, 2025
Jennifer Mallow April 30, 2025
Jason Sarris, Chair April 30, 2025

Staff Liaison

Sullina Smith, Principal Management Analyst:  ssmith@novato.org 


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