Water, Energy, & Environment Task Force (Zoom Only)

Join the East Bay Leadership Council for an insightful conversation with the Chief Consultant for the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee. This is a unique opportunity to learn about relevant Senate and Assembly bills in the water, energy, and environment space as well as the $10 billion climate bond (Proposition 4) that will be on the ballot this November. The Task Force will also be evaluating whether to recommend a formal position on the climate bond measure to the EBLC Board of Directors.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about policy at the state level and shape how EBLC engages on these essential issues for economic growth and environmental protection.

OUR SPEAKER



Pablo Garza is the chief consultant for the Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife in the State Assembly. In this role, he oversees the analysis of legislation in the committee’s jurisdiction, works to identify relevant policy issues for further investigation through informational/oversight hearings, and advises the committee chair on policy issues related to the committee’s jurisdiction.

He has more than 20 years’ experience working in and around the California State Legislature. Prior to becoming the chief consultant, he advocated on natural resource and water policy issues on behalf of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) as political director for its California Ecosystems Program and before that, as the associate director, state policy & external affairs for the Nature Conservancy (TNC). His work for EDF and TNC involved outreach to elected officials, government agencies, and community groups to build coalitions, influence public policy decisions, and further the conservation goals of each organization.

He holds a B.A. in English from UC Davis and an M.A. in Latin American studies from UCLA.