Novato City Council to appoint new city manager Tuesday

By Bay City News

Novato will appoint Amy Cunningham as its new city manager, according to city officials.

Cunningham has been serving Novato as its interim city manager since December 2023.

“On behalf of the City Council, we look forward to continuing to work with Amy on critical community initiatives,” Mayor Mark Milberg said in a statement. “Over the past 4 years, Amy has earned the trust of the public, staff and the City Council with her solutions-oriented approach to delivering services. She has brought transparency to the City’s finances, demonstrated a commitment to public service, and a sincere desire to engage the community on important issues.”

“I am excited about the opportunity to serve as Novato’s next City Manager and am grateful for the City Council’s confidence in me to lead this organization and such a dedicated team of employees in delivering high-quality services to our community,” said Cunningham.

“I look forward to continuing to work with the City Council to engage our residents and businesses in new ways, build on our fiscal sustainability efforts, and continue implementing the Council’s vision for the future.”

Cunningham will begin her new role on May 15, with an annual base salary of $285,701, city officials said.