Meet The Candidates

Ross Valley Sanitary District Director candidates will meet the public at Modern Cookie in Larkspur on Thursday and Friday.

The candidates in the Ross Valley Sanitary District race have a sweet to meet members of the public Thursday and Friday. The owners of Modern Cookie Company on Ward Street in Larkspur have invited two candidates for RVSD No. 1 Director to drop by for separate forums to speak with a small group of people, from 3-5 p.m. each day. Attorney Mary Sylla will meet voters on Thursday and RVSD Director Frank Egger will visit on Friday. Both received endorsements from the owners of Modern Cookie. Embattled incumbent Marcia Johnson is also on the June 5 ballot.

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Will The June Elections Bring Change?

District 4 Supervisor Steve Kinsey stands on his experience, while challenge Diane Furst says enough of the same old politics.

Our mailboxes are starting to fill up with campaign flyers with just under a month left before the June 5 election. In the Marin County District 4 Board of Supervisors race, incumbent Steve Kinsey and challenger Diane Furst, the Vice-Mayor of Corte Madera, are stepping up their push for office. "One of the distinguishing differences between us is whether you believe change is needed because of experience. I feel (my experience) has been useful especially in finding funding for projects like the Greenbrae Interchange," Kinsey said. "I'm looking out for Corte Madera and Larkspur. I want to make sure the Twin Cities … keep moving forward." District 4 is certainly the most far-reaching territory as it includes Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield…

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Furst Gathers Key Endorsements

Corte Madera Vice-Mayor picks up support from the Sierra Club and the Marin Democratic Party as she builds momentum for her run at the Board of Supervisors.

Diane Furst seems to be constantly on the go these days, and she's picking up some momentum for her election campaign to the Marin County Board of Supervisors. The Corte Madera Vice-Mayor, who also serves on the Transportation Authority of Marin Executive Committee among various other boards, recently picked up endorsements from the Sierra Club and the Marin Democratic Party. Furst was scheduled to appear in Point Reyes on Thursday morning during a meet-and-greet with residents to drum up support for her campaign for the District 4 seat, which represents Corte Madera, West Marin, Homestead Valley and portions of Novato. She's hosting a fundraiser at her home in Corte Madera on Sunday at 3 p.m. Furst has stated in her newsletter that her …

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Furst Ready To Take Fight To Incumbent Supervisor

Corte Madera Vice-Mayor who has tackled ABAG and TAM is now challenging Steve Kinsey for the District 4 seat in the November election.

Diane Furst is being pulled deeper and deeper into the political arena, but she says she's ready to meet any challenges. "It's interesting. This has always been in the back of my mind," Furst said after announcing her entry in the race for the Marin County Board of Supervisors seat for District 4. "A couple of things happened within the past couple weeks that really brought it to the front. I started getting calls from people begging me to run. A lot of people are dissatisfied with what's going on with the Board of Supervisors. Also, I have been dissatisfied with the way the Board of Supervisors are handling things." Corte Madera's vice-mayor since just after the November elections, Furst is the lone challenger to incumbent Steve Kinsey, …

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Derek Wilson

11:40 pm on Monday, April 30, 2012

I'm glad to see both sides are joining the conversation on this, but let's please be respectful of each other and the candidates. That goes for everyone.   more ›

Around Town

What Kind Of Tree Is That? Discover Your Town's Heritage

Around Town March 23-25: Explore Magnolia Avenue or the world this weekend.

  • From the giant redwoods of Baltimore Canyon, to the landmark magnolia on Magnolia Avenue, to the row of Mexican fan palms lining Baltimore Avenue, trees have long defined the character and history of Larkspur. More than 100 species of trees can be found in Larkspur’s neighborhoods. Join your friends and neighbors on a free tour of Larkspur's heritage trees, led by tree expert Katherine Jones. Meet at Baltimore Park on Saturday, March 24, at 10 a.m. to make the acquaintance of these impressive trees on a casual walking tour. • National Geographic Little Explorers, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, bringing the science museum experience to our store with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs and more. Children ages 3 and older are invited to explore …

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Long Officially Announces Candidacy for 2nd District Supervisor Seat

Field includes incumbent Katie Rice and Fairfax Councilmember David Weinsoff.

College of Marin Trustee Dr. Eva Long officially announced her candidacy today in the 2nd District Supervisor race in Marin County.  Long filed by the March 9 deadline to run in the June 5 election in a field that includes current Supervisor Katie Rice who was appointed to replace Hal Brown after his retirement this past October. Also in the race is Fairfax Councilmember David Weinsoff. Long was re-elected in 2011 to the College of Marin board of trustees, where she was the top vote-getter countywide. According to a news release, she has previously served on the Workforce Investment Board of Directors and the Ross Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors. Long has been involved with Marin County civic organizations including the Marin …

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Rice and Weinsoff Face Off for Supervisor

Appointed Supervisor and Fairfax councilman running for the Ross Valley Supervisor seat in the June election.

  UPDATE: There was a last minute addition to the District 2 Supervisor race that didn't make it into our article. College of Marin board member Eva Long filed late Friday to run against Rice and Weinsoff. Long, 69, is serving her fourth term on the COM board after being elected with the most number of votes this past November. -- For the first time in 29 years, there will be a seriously contested election for the District 2 Supervisor seat. This June, Supervisor Katie Rice, who was appointed to replace Hal Brown upon his retirement this past October, will face challenger Fairfax Councilman David Weinsoff. Ross Councilman Scot Hunter and Fairfax Councilman Larry Bragman said they were also considering running last week, but neither had …

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Former Corte Madera Mayor Richardson Diving Back Into Politics

Norman Richardson, who served on the Corte Madera Town Council from 1989-97 and served two one-year terms as mayor, is entering the race for mayor of Rio Vista.

Race to Replace Woolsey Tops a Busy Ballot in June Election

District 2 Congressional election is packed and June 5 ballot also features primary races for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat, the new District 10 Assembly seat and three seats on the Marin Board of Supervisors, among others.

New Councilmember Enjoying Big December

Less than a week after the birth of his son, Brad Marsh is appointed to the Larkspur City Council to fill Joan Lundstrom's seat.

It took a little longer than he might have liked, but Brad Marsh is now on the Larkspur City Council. Marsh was appointed unanimously Wednesday night by the four sitting councilmembers to fill the seat vacated by Joan Lundstrom. He will serve a two-year term. "The tax code will be something I'll want to get digging in on, but we've got a lot of other things, the Marin Energy Authority. There are a lot of people who are still concerned about the Central Marin Sanitary Agency and the Ross Valley Sanitary District and we want to resolve any conflicts there." Marsh was a candidate for City Council on the Nov. 8 ballot, but finished third in voting behind Mayor Larry Chu and newcomer Ann Morrison. He did receive strong support from the local …

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