Novato City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Sandeep Karkal
Sandeep Karkal (Novato City Council Member) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Novato City Council after the election.
Councilmember for Novato District 5 and General Manager-Chief Engineer of the Novato Sanitary District.
Sandeep Karkal was appointed to the District 5 seat on August 18, 2026 under Elections Code Section 10229 because only one candidate filed, so that seat is not on the November ballot. City of Novato
Where Sandeep Karkal stands: positions on the record
Cannabis storefront retail1 sourced position
Voted no on the motion to stop exploring cannabis storefront retail (failed 2-3) and yes on the motion to continue the staff work plan (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteNovato City Council minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026
Council pay1 sourced position
Voted yes to introduce an ordinance raising council pay from $400 to $1,552 monthly, effective after the next general municipal election (passed 4-1, March 2026).
Council voteNovato City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026
Tenant protections1 sourced position
Voted yes on introducing the Tenant Protections Ordinance, adding Section 4-17 to the Novato Municipal Code (3-0-2, March 2026).
Council voteNovato City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 operating and capital budgets (4-0-1, June 2026).
Council voteNovato City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
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