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Hosted by RWA’s Manager of Government Relations, Ryan Ojakian, the discussion explored post-election insights and strategies for water providers to effectively advance their interests in the California Legislature. Pablo also shared his thoughts on the biggest challenges facing the state’s water supply and wildlife, explored possible policy solutions, and discussed the hurdles to making them happen.
Pablo Garza, Chief Consultant
Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee
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 17 years of 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 BA in English from the University of California, Davis and an MA in Latin American studies from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Questions?
Contact Christine at [email protected] or (916) 548-8988.
