Novato voters to decide on sales tax increase to address city’s growing budget deficits

Voters in the city of Novato will decide on a 0.75% sales tax increase in November after the City Council voted last week to place the measure on the ballot. 

The tax would increase the city’s 8.5% sales tax to 9.25% and raise an estimated $10.3 million annually that would be dedicated to maintaining city services.