WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, released the following statement reacting to the news of the death of Marin County Supervisor Charles McGlashan:

“I am heartsick over the sudden death of my friend, Supervisor Charles McGlashan.  Charles was a good man and a dedicated, visionary public servant who represented his community with uncommon diligence and decency. 

“He brought to the Board of Supervisors a fierce commitment to environmental causes and an acute sense of right and wrong.  He embodied the very best of Marin County's spirit of progressive activism.

“My heartfelt condolences go out to Carol and everyone who loved and admired Charles.”