​Novato Taps Mark Milberg For Open Council Seat

NOVATO, CA — The city of Novato has tapped Mark Milberg to fill an open City Council seat.

The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Milberg to fill the District 5 seat vacated by Amy Peele, who resigned last month, citing personal reasons.

Milberg’s council term went into effect Wednesday. His appointment runs through next year’s Nov. 8 Statewide General Election.

“I am really honored to be at this position tonight to be able to see about joining the Novato Council,” Milberg said.

“I am very respectful for all the Council is doing and I feel the tremendous growth in being able to work together is august to many of us in the community.”

Milberg has served on the Novato Citizens Finance Advisory/Oversight Committee since 2018. He served as the committee’s vice chair before being appointed to the council.

He’ll balance his new role with the demands of his day job as a biotech executive. He currently serves as Ultragenyx’s senior director of clinical outsourcing.

Milberg holds a bachelor’s degree in human development from UC Davis, a master’s degree in social welfare from UC Berkeley and an MBA from San Francisco State University.

“Mark Milberg recognizes the importance of building relationships and making sure that people are heard and respected,” Novato Mayor Pat Eklund said.

“Mark’s experience on the Novato Citizens Finance Committee and knowledge in city finance is critical. I look forward to the Council working together over this next year with a new councilmember.”