City of Novato, CA

Amy Cunningham has worked for the City of Novato since February 2020. She has served as the City's Finance Director, Administrative Services Director as well as Deputy City Manager overseeing Finance, Human Resources, Risk Management and IT.

The responsibilities of the City Manager include:

• assisting the City Council in establishing citywide goals and policies based on community engagement and perspectives, and ensures that Council directions are implemented;
• providing transparent, accountable information to the community on City programs, services, activities and community issues;
• coordinates with other local and regional agencies in order to promote and protect the interests, health and safety of the City and ensure the efficient delivery of emergency and quality of life services to the community;
• supports the economic vitality of the community through economic development, redevelopment, and support of local businesses through fiscally challenging times; and
• provides executive leadership, oversight and accountability to ensure critical milestones are met on City Council and community priorities.

Jessica Deakyne has worked for the City of Novato since 2014. Prior to her hiring as Assistant City Manager in September 2019, Jessica held roles in several City departments including, Human Resources, City Manager's Office and Economic Development.

The Assistant City Manager oversees Communications, Economic Development and Sustainability. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• high-level management, administrative, and research tasks for the City Manager;
• serves as department director over assigned administrative or operational areas;
• directs the activities of assigned departments; 
• conducts or directs organizational, management, and general studies; and 
• may serve as Acting City Manager when assigned.

State of the City 2024

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State of the City 2023

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State of the City 2022

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State of the City 2021

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State of the City 2020

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