- Occupation: Councilmember/Environmental Manager
 - Bachelors (SFSU); Masters in Public Administration (Golden Gate University); Masters of Science Environmental Management (University of San Francisco)
 - Mayor, City of Novato
 - Former Novato Planning Commissioner
 - Former Board of Trustee, Novato Community Hospital
 - Past President, League of California Cities
 - Past President & current Board Member, California Cities, Counties and Schools Partnership
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Keeping public safety our top priority and retaining our officers especially with the State of California's desire for the early release of prisoners
 - Protecting our environment, providing shopping choices and maintaining our small town character, charm and spirit
 - Developing a balanced budget that retains quality of life for our community
  
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- Marin IJ; North Bay Labor Council;Marin Board of Realtors;Marin Women's PAC
 - Former Mayors Susan Stompe, Gail Wilhelm, Frank U'Ren, Bob Burke
 - Former Mayor David Price Jones and our first Mayor in Novato, Wayne Womack
  
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- Visit Pat's Website!
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To learn more about Pat Eklund's work on issues you care about, go to: www.pateklund.com
 - Neighborhood Protection and Public Safety
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There can be no more important priority for government than protecting the safety of its citizens.
 - Maintaining Our Small Town Character while Facilitating Economic Development
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We need to protect our environment especially our hillsides and ridgelines while facilitating smart and slow growth
  
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