A Vibrant Downtown

By Annan Paterson

I will work with the community to develop a thriving civic center, providing leadership to get the job done.

As a city councilmember, I will bring my experience as an innovator, collaborator and problem solver to keep the revitalization moving forward to benefit all of Novato. I will work with the community to determine next steps in the development of a thriving civic center, and then provide leadership to see it through.

As Councilmember, my plans include:

• Informing and engaging the community (via website, newsletter, town hall meetings, Novato Public Access Television) regarding revitalization process and needed resources;

• Determining the wishes of the voters regarding City facilities through the use of our focus group results and community survey (approved by City Council June 2005);

• Exploring the possibility of a "Downtown Park" to include elements of public art and flowering plants;

• Supporting the preservation of our historic district and a film center at the Novato Theater via private/public partnerships;

• Solidifying plans to bring a full service bookstore to Novato, complimenting the two used bookstores already present in our downtown;

• Organizing the city's resources to streamline the current processes to provide better services.