Madeline Kellner
Issues and Accomplishments
In her four years on the Novato City Council, including the last year as Mayor, Madeline Kellner has worked to step it up for Novato. Despite facing the worst financial crisis in Novato’s history, Madeline helped lead the Council to improve services with fewer resources.
As the economy improves, Novato is poised to take advantage. Madeline is ready to keep fighting for Novato’s health and future – while protecting the quality of life and small town feel that makes Novato special.
Balancing the City Budget
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Worked with the rest of the Council to balance Novato’s city budget during the worst economic and financial climate in Novato’s history, without jeopardizing vital services
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Passed fiscally responsible budgets under challenging conditions all four years on the Council
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Helped pass a 5-year ½ cent sales tax to bridge the budget gap
Protecting Novato’s Seniors
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Prevented painful cuts to Novato’s senior services so that our most vulnerable population doesn’t suffer in these tough times
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Helped pass Measure B to fund more local transit, road improvements and services for local seniors
Keeping Novato Safe
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Fought to maintain police staffing levels to keep our streets safe
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Passed a smoking ordinance for condos and public places
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Passed a green building ordinance, putting Novato ahead of much of Marin County and the rest of the country
Bringing Our Economy Back to Life
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Fought to attract new businesses to Novato to attract jobs and restore our local economy
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Helped jump-start the reopening of the downtown Novato Theater to revitalize downtown
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Championed a project to make downtown more visitor friendly, making it easier for people to find their way around
Alleviating Gridlock and Improving Local Transit
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Served on the Board of Directors for the Transportation Authority of Marin, helping to find funding to widen the Novato Narrows and end the gridlock on Highway 101
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Fought to make SMART more responsive and efficient, serving on the SMART board for two years and challenging how it was run
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Working as a member of the Marin Transit District to improve bus service in Novato and to get our bus stop improvements planned and funded
Partnering with and Leading Local Agencies
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Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers, 2011-2012 President
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North Bay Division of the California League of Cities, Board Member
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Worked with school district to build a new gym
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Worked out an arrangement with San Rafael to operate the Hamilton Pool
Novato City Council Leadership
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Chosen to serve as Novato’s Mayor December 2010-November 2011
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Running efficient and respectful council meetings as Mayor, maintaining civility during public testimony on contentious subject matters
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Worked to ensure completion of new city council chambers
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Led process to hire a new city manager
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Made a decision on a city office building after extensive analysis