In a press release issued today, Gov. Jerry Brown announced two appointments of interest to California environmental development, policy and legislation.
Kristin Stauffacher has been appointed deputy director of legislation at the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal EPA), a position which does not require Senate confirmation. The compensation is $103,560.
The charge of the Cal EPA Legislative Affairs Office is
to provide the Administration with suggested improvements and reforms to existing environmental law; to provide expert advice to the Administration on policy, program, and fiscal implications of pending legislation; and to provide constituent services to members of the Legislature and Governor’s Office.
About Kristin Stauffacher
- 41, of Sacramento, Democrat
- Formerly served as legislative director for State Senator Joe Simitian since 2008.
- Was legislative director for State Senator Michael Machado from 2001 to 2008.
- Served as a consultant for the State Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife from 1997 to 2000.
- Was a scientific aide for the California Department of Fish and Game from 1996 to 1997.
Reed Sato has been appointed chief counsel for the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), a position which does not require Senate confirmation. The compensation is $139,200.
The charge of the DTSC is
to protect California’s people and environment from harmful effects of toxic substances by restoring contaminated properties… (including brownfields), identifying and promoting safer ingredients in consumer products, and ensuring stewardship through enforcement, regulation and pollution prevention.
About Reed Sato
- 58, of Granite Bay, Democrat
- Formerly served as director of enforcement at the State Water Resources Control Board since 2006.
- Was deputy attorney general for the California Department of Justice from 1994 to 2006.
- Was a partner for Washburn Briscoe McCarthy from 1992 to 1994.
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