Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg Appointed to California Air Resources Board

Author: Administrative Office
Date: 2/25/2025 10:42 AM

“I am honored to join the California Air Resources Board and contribute to the state’s ambitious air quality goals,”

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The County of San Luis Obispo and SLO County Air Pollution Control District proudly announces that Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve on the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This appointment underscores her leadership in environmental policy and commitment to practical and sustainable energy solutions.

Supervisor Ortiz-Legg currently serves as the Chair of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, Chair of the Latino Caucus of California Counties and serves on the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District Board. Since taking office as Third District Supervisor in 2020, she has championed initiatives focused on clean energy, climate resilience, and air quality improvements. Her extensive experience in energy policy, including her tenure as a Right of Way Agent at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and as a Project Manager & Public Affairs Liaison at First Solar, uniquely positions her to contribute to CARB’s mission of reducing air pollution and combating climate change.

“I am honored to join the California Air Resources Board and contribute to the state’s ambitious air quality goals,” said Supervisor Ortiz-Legg. “As we transition to a clean energy future, it is crucial to ensure that all communities, including those in San Luis Obispo County, benefit from common sense policies that promote sustainability and economic growth while protecting our most vulnerable populations.”

This is the first time that a local elected official has sat on the California Air Resources Board. CARB is the lead agency for climate change programs and air pollution control in California, setting and enforcing emissions standards to improve public health and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Supervisor Ortiz-Legg’s expertise in climate policy and community engagement will bring a valuable perspective to the board as it continues to implement groundbreaking initiatives to protect California’s air quality and advance environmental equity.

This appointment requires Senate confirmation and does not include compensation.