Posted by Fact Checker, a resident of the Corte Madera neighborhood, on Oct 15, 2009 at 3:52 pm

When they say that too much is being spent to make Corte Madera beautiful, maybe Town Council challengers George Topor and Diane Furst aren't aware that the total amount the Town of Corte Madera spends on Parks and Landscaping is just over 4 percent of the town budget. That 4 percent includes maintenance and operation of all our parks, including the large and well-used Town Park, all the median strips, and landscaping on public property such as Bayside Trail and other bicycle/pedestrian paths. The citizens of Corte Madera take great pride in their town being the prettiest in Marin, and they've let it be known they want to keep it that way.

Posted by Diane Furst, a resident of the Corte Madera neighborhood, on Oct 15, 2009 at 5:44 pm

Fact Checker, please reread my position on beautification. It says that we need to be diligent about watching town expenses, and need to hold the line on non-essential expenses such as beautification. This is very different than saying that too much is spent. I understand what is included under beautification, and believe me, I value what services are provided using these funds. I also recognize that the Town is under financial strain, and we need to be very cautious how we spend our money. I would hope you would consider this to be the prudent position.

Posted by Corte Madera resident, a resident of the Corte Madera neighborhood, on Oct 16, 2009 at 6:17 pm

With all the time Diane Furst spends searching through articles and letters-to-the-editors in Marin newspapers so she can self-servingly comment and promote her candidacy, when does she find time to be a "stay-at-home mom"?