Multicultural Advisory Commission

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The Novato Multicultural Advisory Commission (MAC) will act as a catalyst to encourage respect, understanding, and inclusion of all of Novato's diversity. The Commission seeks to enrich the lives of the community through courageous interpersonal dialogue, and strives to build a safe and strong community through group and individual interaction as well as outreach, activities and education.

Interested in serving on the commission? Applications are accepted year round, and recruitments are held twice per year. Apply today!

Resolution 2021-029 establishing the Multicultural Advisory Commission (5/11/21) 

Meeting Schedule

The Multicultural Advisory Commission meets the 4th Wednesday of the month. Please see meeting agenda for location details.

Chat with City Staff

  • Date: 10/29/2024 4:00 PM  

Join City Manager Amy Cunningham and Assistant City Manager Jessica Deakyne for an opportunity to discuss City projects and initiatives, ask questions, share feedback, and help us get to know you better!

Tuesday, October 29 at 4pm
Downtown Novato Community Farmers' Market on Sherman Avenue

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

Staff Outreach flyer

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Agendas and Minutes

Below you can find agendas and minutes for upcoming and recently held Multicultural Advisory Commission meetings. To view agendas and minutes from previous years, please view the Archived Agendas and Minutes.

Meeting Date Agenda  Minutes 
11/27/2024 Cancellation Notice  
10/23/2024 Agenda  
09/25/2024 Agenda  
08/28/2024 Agenda Minutes
07/26/2024 Cancellation Notice  
06/26/2024 Agenda  
05/22/2024 Agenda Minutes
04/24/2024 Agenda Minutes
03/27/2024 Agenda Minutes
02/28/2024 Agenda  Minutes
01/24/2024 Agenda Minutes 
12/27/2023 Cancellation Notice  
11/22/2023 Cancellation Notice  
10/25/2023

Cancellation Notice

Agenda

 N/A
09/27/2023

Cancellation Notice

Agenda

 N/A
08/23/2023 Agenda  Minutes
07/26/2023 Agenda Minutes
06/28/2023 Agenda  Minutes
05/24/2023 - Cancelled

Cancellation Notice

Agenda

 N/A
04/26/2023 Agenda Minutes 
03/22/2023 Agenda Minutes
02/22/2023 Agenda Minutes
01/25/2023  Agenda Minutes

Members

Up to 9 (Members must either live or work within City limits. Two members may live within the three zip code areas designated for Novato.) 

 Member  Term Expires
Clifford Jacobs, Chair  April 30, 2026
Sophia Osotio  April 30, 2026
Vladimir Matviishin  April 30, 2026
Carlos Solis  April 30, 2026
Chandra Alexandre, Vice Chair  April 30, 2025
Pamela Luk  April 30, 2025
Allison Skinner  April 30, 2025
Sloan Takeuchi-Ross  April 30, 2025
 Vacant  April 30, 2025

Staff Liaison

Katie Gauntlett, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services
kgauntlett@novato.org

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