Editorial: Sausalito’s Rose was strong, independent presence in Marin politics

As our county approached the 21st century, Annette Rose stood as a political force, for many years the lone woman on the Marin County Board of Supervisors and a strong voice for changing longstanding political attitudes.

Her passing on Jan. 30 at the age of 82 leaves behind a legacy that enhanced the county — from the way the county was run to preserving and protecting Marin’s environment, culture and quality of life.

Her longtime home was a Sausalito houseboat and she worked for preservation of the waterfront community...