Novato City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Tim O'Connor
Councilmember, District 3; up for re-election in 2028City of Novato
Tim O'Connor (Councilmember, District 3) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Novato City Council after the election.
Councilmember for Novato District 3 and Director of Finance and Business Services at UC Berkeley's Office of the Chancellor.
Where Tim O'Connor 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 pay2 sourced positions
Voted yes on introducing 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
Voted yes on the consent calendar that adopted Ordinance 1733, raising council pay from $400 to $1,552 a month (4-0-1, April 2026).
Council voteNovato City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 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
Measure M1 sourced position
Made the motion to place the three-quarter-cent sales tax, later Measure M, on the November 2024 ballot; the resolution passed 5-0 (July 2024).
Council voteNovato City Council minutes, July 23, 2024 · Jul 23, 2024
On the ballot this time
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