While a Santa Barbara County Supervisor representing the 2nd District, Susan Rose led a successful two year collaboration with the Trust for Public Lands and county staff to preserve in perpetuity over 200 acres of undeveloped land located in the San Marcos Foothills. The land includes a unique habitat, natural resources, and breathtaking views just northeast of Santa Barbara. It is known today as the San Marcos Foothills Preserve.
On October 4th, 2017 elected officials, county department heads and staff, friends and family were present to honor Susan for her vision and dedication to establish the San Marcos Foothills Preserve. A bench and viewing area located along a hiking trail were dedicated in her honor.
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- Ribbon cutting with Doreen Farr, Supervisor Janet Wolf, Alissa Hummer, Rachel Couch and Jane Ferry
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- Janet and Susan
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- Thanking all collaborators who worked on the 2 year process
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- Supervisor Janet Wolf honoring Susan
Susan Rose
Susan Rose served for eight years on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and is the former executive director of the Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women. She is a co-founder of the Women and Leadership Program at Antioch University Santa Barbara. She writes from California about women’s rights, work and family issues and governance.