Politics & Government

See How The Numbers Add Up

In the spirit of tax season, the Corte Madera Town Council takes a mid-year look at its budget.

If you like numbers, or need a primer in investments, payroll and budget then you might want to grab a seat and hang on tight for Tuesday's Corte Madera Town Council meeting.

Once the Town Council gets through the consent calendar items, which include payroll and investments, it's time for a mid-year budget review.

Does this sound mind-numbingly boring? Why should you care?

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Here's the simple answer: If the playground at your favorite park needs some fresh sand, take a look at the budget to see if the money's there. If your community program is being cut or cut back, take a look at the budget to see why.

In any good detective story, you have to follow the money trail. There might be no hidden mystery here, but you might find out a thing or two you didn't know before.

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