Charles McGlashan for Supervisor

Memorial Celebrations for Charles McGlashan

2011-04-04T08:55:00.000-07:00

CHARLES F. McGLASHAN, IV
July 15, 1961 – March 27, 2011

The Memorial Celebration will be April 9th, 2011
Marin Center Veterans’ Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael
11 AM – the doors open at 10:30

Marin County has lost a visionary leader with the untimely passing of Charles McGlashan, Marin County’s Third District Supervisor. Charles died suddenly and tragically on Sunday, March 27 of an apparent heart attack in Lake Tahoe, a place to which he had deep family ties and had loved since boyhood. He is survived by his wife, Carol Misseldine, their dog, Bonnie, their three cats, their large family, as well as friends and colleagues too numerable to count who all greatly mourn his passing.

Charles felt it was an honor to serve. He leaves a legacy of environmental stewardship that was inspired and passionate, as well as pragmatic. His many accomplishments during his short political career include the formation of SMART, the Marin Economic Forum and the Marin Energy Authority. He wrote legislation that banned polystyrene food take-out containers and single-use plastic bags. He championed underrepresented communities, and fought for fairness for all. His focus was on achieving true sustainability bringing equity, the environment and the economy into proper balance, meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. He touched lives and inspired people throughout our community and beyond.

We all have something to contribute to improving the world and he tapped that brilliantly. If you want to know what you can do to honor Charles' memory, just pick up the trash along your hiking trail, walk or ride your bike to your town center, use public transportation and carpool, give up meat one a day a week, buy local and organic food, bring a reusable bag when you shop, generate less trash, use renewable energy, bring your own steel (not plastic!) water bottle to meetings, bring your own mug to the coffee shop and show up to champion good policies at your local city and town council meetings and at this Board of Supervisors’ hearings, as well. Be considerate of others…and of the delicate balance of life on this planet.

The District Three staff continues to serve the constituents of Southern Marin. His aides, Maureen Parton and Leslie Alden, carry out the work of the office and remain available at all times to the community for help with any County-related services needed. Supervisor McGlashan's seat will remain vacant until the Governor of California appoints a replacement, who shall hold office until the election and qualification of a successor, per state law.

Thank you for your understanding and condolences during this time. In lieu of flowers and in keeping with Charles' values of thinking globally but acting locally, the family suggests donations to the following organizations:

or to a charity of your choice in Charles' honor.

Additional Events to Honor Charles

There are a number of events to honor Charles McGlashan this coming week.

On Monday, 4/4 at 7:30pm at Mill Valley City Hall at 26 Corte Madera Ave, the Mill Valley City Council will be doing a tribute to Charles.Click here for more info.

On Tuesday, 4/5 at 7pm, the Sausalito City Council will have a tribute to Charles McGlashan. The Council will open the meeting in Charles’s honor and pay tribute to all that he did for the Sausalito community. Speakers include Dennis Scremin, Amy Belser, Cheryl Popp, and Paul Albritton (Paul’s comments will be read as he is out of town that evening) after they speak we will open the floor for public comment and reflection. Sausalito City Hall, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito, CA. Click here for more info.

On Wednesday, 4/6 at 7:30pm, the Tiburon Town Council will open its meeting with remembrances from members of the Town Council and any members of the public, and the Council will adjourn the meeting in Charles's honor. 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA.http://ci.tiburon.ca.us/

Also on Wednesday, 4/6 the SMART Board of Directors will honor Charles and open their meeting up for public tributes at 1:30 p.m. Santa Rosa City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. http://www.sonomamarintrain.org/

On Thursday, 4/7, Marin Energy Authority Board meeting. One of Charles's greatest achievements, the Marin Energy Authority, will be honoring Charles with a resolution and remembrances by MEA Board members. San Rafael City Hall, Council Chambers. 1400 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA.www.marinenergyauthority.org. Contact: Jamie Tuckey, jtuckey@marinenergyauthority.org.

Saturday, 4/9, Charles McGlashan Memorial Celebration at the Marin Center Veterans’ Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Starts at 11 AM, the doors open at 10:30 (arrive early; a large crowd is expected).

Click here more info.

Saturday, 4/9, 4pm, Sunset hike starting from the Mill Valley square and leading up to the sun trail for the sunset, then back to town. Contact: Evan Cross, (415) 383-9531 or email: evan@pahana.com.

Earth Day, 4/22, 4pm, Marin County Bicycle Coalition is organizing a Charles McGlashan memorial ride. The Ride starts from at the Marin Center adjacent to the Civic Center in San Rafael. Check www.marinbike.org for more details in the weeks ahead.

Visit Supervisor McGlashan's county webpage for more information.

Marin City Health and Wellness Center

2011-01-22T22:49:00.000-08:00

My Election Recommendations for the November 2010 Election

2010-10-08T12:08:00.000-07:00

Friends:

In case helpful, here is my rundown for the Election.

Jerry Brown, Governor

Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senate

Lynn Woolsey, US Congress

Gavin Newsom, Lt. Governor

Debra Bowen, Secretary of State

John Chiang, Controller

Bill Lockyer, Treasurer

Kamala Harris, Attorney General

Dave Jones, Insurance Commissioner

Betty Yee, Board of Equalization (District 1)

Jared Huffman, 6th Assembly District

Tom Torlakson, Superintendent of Public Instruction

Water Board District 4 (Mill Valley, Tam Valley, Corte Madera, Larkspur): Cynthia Koehler

BALLOT PROPOSITIONS:

Local Measure S and T: Neutral

Citizens got angry and wanted to kill desal outright with measure T, but Water Board should have some room to study, via measure S. Either way we would need to vote to approve building such a plant (good thing given the price tag and questions on the RO filters); we need to focus more on conservation. I will probably vote for S.

Proposition 19: CDP - Neutral

Allows people 21 years old or older to possess, cultivate, or transport marijuana for personal use. Some good arguments for and against. I will probably vote for this one in hopes that it will reduce crime and regulate the who issue better, taking away momentum from gangs. But our Sheriff has good opposite arguments…still thinking on this one…

Proposition 20: No

Removes elected representatives from process of establishing congressional districts and transfers that authority to recently authorized 14-member redistricting commission comprised of Democrats, Republicans, and representatives of neither party. Ballot measure funded almost entirely by a Republican billionaire.

Proposition 21: Yes

Establishes $18 annual vehicle license surcharge to help fund state parks and wildlife programs. Grants surcharged vehicles free admission to all state parks. Will set aside protected fund for state parks, thus protecting the local economies that depend on them.

Proposition 22: Yes

Prohibits the state from borrowing or taking funds used for transportation, redevelopment, or local government projects and services. Could impact state funding of schools and public safety. But the State keeps failing to resolve the fundamentals of the budget governance by raiding local tax sources. The State will remain broken as long as this is tolerated.

Proposition 23: No (Hell No!)

Suspends implementation of air pollution control law (AB 32) requiring major sources of emissions to report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming, until unemployment drops to 5.5 percent or less for full year. Funded by Texas oil companies and other oil interests who are known polluters. Will discourage state's new green economy. Another stupid self-serving gambit by myopic corporations, similar to Prop 16 in June. Sadly we’re watching the ruination of the proposition method for governance in California.

Proposition 24: Yes

Repeals recent legislation that would allow businesses to lower their tax liability. Ends $1.3 billion tax giveaway to corporations. Will help stop school and health care cuts. Handout for pals at our expense, unnecessary for the economy.

Proposition 25: Yes!!

Changes legislative vote requirement to pass budget and budget-related legislation from two-thirds to a simple majority. Retains two-thirds vote requirement for taxes. Makes the state budget a majority vote like 47 other states, which will help end budget gridlock. Penalizes legislators for late budgets by docking pay. It is critical to pass this, or the State Budget will remain broken.

Proposition 26: No

Requires that certain state and local fees be approved by two-thirds vote. These fees include those that address adverse impacts on society or the environment caused by the fee-payer's business. Would protect polluters from paying for the damage they cause. Increases difficulty for the majority to govern.

Proposition 27: Yes

Eliminates 14-member redistricting commission. Consolidates authority for establishing state Assembly, Senate, and Board of Equalization districts with elected representatives who draw congressional districts. Repeals Schwarzenegger's flawed redistricting scheme.

Have fun watching the battle for November!

Best,

Charles

McGlashan Suggestions for June 8, 2010 Election

2010-05-13T12:06:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

Here’s how I plan to vote on June 8, 2010.

Measure A; Marin Free Library Parcel Fee (not applied within the Town of Tiburon or cities of Mill Valley and Sausalito) - YES

DCCM - Evelyn Woo & Diana Conti

Sheriff/Coroner - Robert Thomas Doyle

Assessor-Recorder - Bruce Raful

District Attorney - Ed Berberian

Sup. Of Schools - Mary Jane Burke

County Supervisor (for those who can vote in District 1) - Susan Adams

Superior Court Judge - Paul Haakenson

Prop. 13 - YES

Prop. 14 - NO

Prop. 15 - YES

Prop. 16 - Hell NO!

Prop. 17 - NO

CA Superintendent - Tom Torlakson

Board of Equalization - Betty Yee

Insurance Commissioner - Dave Jones

Assembly - Jared Huffman

Attorney General - Kamala Harris or Pedro Nava (great on animal welfare)

Treasurer - Bill Lockyer

Controller - John Chiang

Sec. of State - Debra Bowen

Lt. Governor - Gavin Newsom

Governor - Jerry Brown

Congress - Lynn Woolsey

Senate - Barbara Boxer

Best wishes for a successful June 8 Election!

--Charles

Charles McGlashan Interviewed on Marin Voices and Views

2010-03-06T20:06:00.000-08:00

Charles McGlashan was interviewed recently on "Marin Voices and Views" where he discussed the Marin Energy Authority and Marin Clean Energy. Check out the video below:

Video: Board of Supervisors Vote to Guarantee Loan to Marin Energy Authority

2010-02-05T22:40:00.001-08:00

Check out this very well crafted video on the Board of Supervisors' vote to guarantee a loan to the Marin Energy Authority. The next day, the Marin Energy Authority Board unanimously approved a five-year contract to begin supplying Marin residents and businesses with power. Board President Judy Arnold acknowledges Charles's efforts at 40:30 and he gets a standing ovation. Charles then delivers a stirring speech on the need to move forward. The actual vote takes place at 1:08.

New York Times: New Group Seeks to Bring Greener Power to Marin

2009-12-21T17:27:00.000-08:00

By KATHARINE MIESZKOWSKI

Published: December 19, 2009

With holiday lights glowing around Marin County, a debate is heating up from Belvedere to Novato about who should procure the electricity that keeps them lighted.

A newly formed group, the Marin Energy Authority — whose members include the county and eight of its cities and towns — plans to approve its first contract with Shell Energy North America in February and to bring more renewable power to the county.

click here to read more at NYTimes.com...

KCBS Report on BYO Bag campaign in Marin

2009-12-21T17:24:00.000-08:00

Marin Seeks Ban on Paper and Plastic Bags

SAN RAFAEL (KCBS) -- The BYO Bag Marin campaign kicked off at the Marin Farmer’s Market. Legislation authored by Marin County supervisor Charles McGlashan is scheduled for passage Earth Day 2010.

KCBS' George Harris reports

Charles McGlashan's November 2009 Election Recommendations

2009-10-16T12:50:00.000-07:00

Below are Sup. Charles McGlashan's election recommendations for the November 2009 election:

Mill Valley

Shawn Marshall

Andrew Berman

Yes on Measure C

Sausalito

Buddy DeBruyn

Tiburon

Alice Fredericks

Jim Frasier

John Kunzweiler

San Rafael

Marc Levine

Fairfax

Pam Hartwell-Herrero

Novato

Denise Athas

College of Marin

Diana Conti

Mark Ginalski

Annan Paterson

Wanden Treanor

McGlashan Speaks at Green Business Mixer in Mill Valley

2009-09-19T11:12:00.000-07:00

Sup. McGlashan spoke at a green business mixer at the Caletti Jungsten offices in Mill Valley on July 15, 2009. The purpose of the event was to highlight numerous important topics related to sustainability.

Read more about the event below (click on the image to enlarge the text):

KQED Radio Interview on Measure Q, SMART Train

2008-10-30T13:50:00.001-07:00

Listen to Charles being interviewed by host Stephanie Martin on KQED about Measure Q, the SMART Train Proposal to build a 70-mile passenger train with companion bicycle/pedestrian pathway paralleling Hwy 101 from Cloverdale to Larkspur.

Click here to listen.

Click here for more information on SMART and Measure Q.

Sustainable Novato Clean Energy Forum

2008-04-08T00:43:00.001-07:00

This video is a little old, but it talks about Marin Clean Energy, which is going to be a big issue in the coming year.

McGlashan Targets Moth Spraying Plan (Marin IJ)

2008-03-17T14:47:00.000-07:00

Marin Supervisor Charles McGlashan on Tuesday pledged to put a "full-court press" on state officials to halt plans to spray the Tiburon Peninsula and parts of Sausalito to combat the light brown apple moth... more

Update on the Light Brown Apple Moth from Supervisor Charles McGlashan

2008-02-21T22:34:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends,

While relatively non-toxic twist ties will be used in San Rafael and northern Marin beginning in March, it became very clear last week that the State does, in fact, intend to spray in Southern Marin this summer. Here is the link to view last week’s State hearing on the County’s G-Channel:

http://www.co.marin.ca.us/G-Channel/Default.aspx

I want the State to delay the start of aerial spraying and give the lower-impact twist ties a chance to work. I understand the need to protect our organic agricultural economy, but there are indeed concerns about the potential unintended consequences of spraying, and the chemicals that might be used. My office will do everything we can to ensure that what the state is proposing is indeed the best recourse for eradication. Our understanding is that the chemical used for aerial spraying is a synthetic pheromone inside a microscopic plastic capsule, and that this product is not recommended for use near water.

I will advocate in the strongest possible terms for using the least toxic approach, as soon as possible, so we can avoid aerial spraying altogether. Southern Marin's environment has taken too many hits already in recent months. I will request that the State use the same twist ties in Southern Marin that they will be using in San Rafael in March. The good news, if there is any, is that we have until August to find a better method than spraying. We will keep you informed as these discussions progress.

Best Regards,
Charles McGlashan, President
Marin County Board of Supervisors
District 3 - Southern Marin

McGlashan announces re-election bid (Sausalito Marinscope)

2008-02-20T10:31:00.000-08:00

Charles McGlashan, president of the Marin County Board of Supervisors, took out nomination papers to run for re-election and announced the formation of his re-election campaign team today, including the hiring of John Corcoran as his campaign manager.

"It has been an honor to serve Marin County these past four years and we have accomplished more than I could have imagined," McGlashan said. "I look forward to a vigorous re-election campaign and to talking about the work that we've done, particularly on sustainability, preserving open space and integrating our transportation and housing policies." ...

Marin’s “green supervisor” talks about the Countywide Plan, environmentalists and Marin in 2032 (Marin Magazine)

2008-02-07T09:35:00.000-08:00

If there’s ever a Broadway musical titled “Getting into Politics and Why I Enjoy It,” Marin County Supervisor Charles McGlashan will probably be the playwright. The guy loves what he does. “This job is a joy,” he exudes after another ten-hour day. “It’s an absolute joy.” ... link

Mark Leno and Charles McGlashan: A Better Doyle Drive Approach (Marin I.J.)

2008-02-04T12:56:00.000-08:00

OUTRAGE IN THE North Bay over plans to charge a $1 to $2 toll to help pay for replacing the decrepit and unsafe Doyle Drive approach to the Golden Gate Bridge is well placed. We oppose the proposed toll, and we do not believe public support exists on either side of the span to justify its approval. We believe there is a better way forward. ... Link

Charles McGlashan Elected President of Board of Supervisors

2008-02-01T09:27:00.000-08:00

Marin I.J.: McGlashan named president of Board of Supervisors

Charles McGlashan of Mill Valley on Tuesday was named president of the Marin Board of Supervisors.

The 46-year-old first-term supervisor was unanimously elected to succeed Supervisor Steve Kinsey.... link

Top 9 Accomplishments

2008-02-01T09:03:00.000-08:00

Here's a list of Charles McGlashan's top accomplishments from his first three years as Supervisor:

The Muir Woods Shuttle has removed approximately 25,000 cars from our roads during the summer, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
We are working hard on the Federal Bicycle & Pedestrian Pilot Program, and are implementing path development, education programs and large capital projects all over Marin County. We will invest at least $20 million in the next 4 years and should be able to open the CalPark Tunnel by 2009!
Our Community Choice Aggregation project proceeds very well, and with my leadership and support, Marin County should be able to obtain our electricity from 100% renewable sources in the first year!
We created a win-win policy for St. Vincent's & Silveira, saving it from excess development and car trips while ensuring development returns for the property owners, and urgently needed affordable senior housing.
Our new Countywide Plan received awards from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the American Planning Association for leadership on sustainability and climate protection.
We are reducing retiree costs with new health and retirement plans, and by carefully checking disability cases.
We are making real progress on development and implementation of trolleys, shuttles and other non-car transit systems in the County.
Campaign finance & reporting rules will be updated for the County later this year.
The Marin Housing Authority faces critical challenges, but we will meet them in a creative way that builds financial security and protects Marin's low income residents.

For more information, go to http://www.charlesmcglashan.com/issues.php