Community Profile

Pledge Status

Did Not Report

Pledge Date

Monday, April 21, 2025

Program Year

2025

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City of Novato

Novato, CA

Tim O' Connor

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Nestled in the scenic rolling hills of northern Marin County, Novato, California, is a vibrant community known for its natural beauty, open spaces, and deep-rooted environmental values. As a city that values sustainability and ecological stewardship, Novato is proud to be actively engaged in efforts to conserve monarch butterflies and other vital pollinators.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2025

Communications and Convening ▸

Engage with city parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs.
Create a community-driven educational conservation strategy, initiative, or practice that focuses on and benefits local, underserved residents.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Initiate or support community science (or citizen science) efforts that help monitor monarch migration and health.

Systems Change ▸

Reduce or eliminate the use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that are harmful to monarchs and pollinators and urban wildlife.
Launch, expand, or continue one or more ordinances to reduce light pollution to benefit urban wildlife.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Rachel Farac	2026	3/19/2026		View Pledge
Mayor Tim O' Connor	2025	4/21/2025		View Pledge