David Ernest García email & contact info

Legislative Director at California Air Resources Board.

Work Email

d***********@a*********

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Direct Phone

+1 (***) ***-****

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LinkedIn URL

linkedin.com/in/••••••••

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Employing Organization

California Air Resources Board

Team

Key Colleagues

Decision makers at California Air Resources Board

Chelsey Valdez
Agency Fleet Card Coordinator
Pippin Christopher Brehler
Assistant Chief Counsel
Dana Frances Grubaugh
Assistant Chief Counsel
David Robert Hults
Assistant Chief Counsel
Lisa Yacoubian
Assistant Chief, Emissions Certification & Compliance Division

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Public Activity & Signals

Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from David Ernest García’s organization

Jun 25, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

California Air Resources Board Public Meeting

The Board meeting focused on the approval of the fiscal year 2025-26 and 2026-27 Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) funding plan, with a key allocation of $68 million designated for the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE). Discussions highlighted the critical need for continued state investment in zero-emission technologies to offset federal regulatory rollbacks and maintain air quality progress. Stakeholders provided testimonials supporting the CORE program as an essential driver for adopting clean, off-road equipment. Additionally, the Board addressed the linkage of carbon markets with Washington and Quebec, the filing of a lawsuit against the U.S. EPA regarding tailpipe emission authority, and support efforts for local wildfire response.

Jul 16, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

California Air Resources Board Public Workshop

The public workshop focused on draft performance standards for continuously operating emissions detection systems (EDS) as required by Senate Bill 1137. Key discussion topics included background on health protection zones, the specific roles of the California Air Resources Board and other agencies, and a framework for EDS implementation. This framework covers source emission characterization, localized air dispersion modeling, siting and alert threshold setting, and ongoing quality assurance. Staff explained that performance standards provide criteria for accuracy, precision, and reliable data collection to detect potential emissions leaks before they impact sensitive receptors.

Jul 22, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

State Water Resources Control Board Board Workshop

The board held a workshop focused on the draft guidance for designating tribal beneficial uses within the water quality framework. Discussions highlighted the history of tribal engagement in defining these beneficial uses, the importance of tribal partnerships in shaping the guidance, and the goals of achieving clarity and consistency across the state. The workshop included updates on tribal beneficial use progress across different regions and sought feedback from tribal leaders to ensure the guidance is responsive to tribal needs, specifically regarding tribal tradition, culture, and subsistence fishing.

Jul 21, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

State Water Resources Control Board Board Meeting

The Board meeting focused on public forum discussions, including a request for pilot studies on energy-based water restoration methods. The meeting addressed concerns regarding chemical usage by timber companies near the Klamath River, temperature requirements for salmon on the Trinity River, and the impact of data centers on water resources. Additionally, the Board heard urgent requests from the Mount Shasta Vista community regarding the need for continued bottled water funding and a comprehensive groundwater and well capacity study to address local water shortages.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.

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