Hopkins appointed to California Air Resources Board
“California can still lead the country and the world in addressing climate change, protecting (environmental justice) communities and ensuring we all have clean air to breath,” Supervisor Hopkins said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins to the California Air Resources Board.
The 16-member board oversees efforts to maintain healthy air quality across the state and leads climate change programs.
Newsom’s office announced Hopkins’ appointment in a press release Thursday. The position is unpaid and requires state Senate confirmation.
Hopkins thanked Newsom in a written comment Friday. She called joining the board something “tangible” she can do “to create positive change” as President Donald Trump’s administration targets environmental regulations.
“California can still lead the country and the world in addressing climate change, protecting (environmental justice) communities and ensuring we all have clean air to breathe,” Hopkins said.
Hopkins has represented Sonoma County’s fifth district since 2016. She is the chair-elect for the Bay Area Air District, chair of Sonoma County’s transportation and climate authorities and immediate past chair of Sonoma Clean Power.
She also holds a Master of Science degree in Earth Systems, a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Systems and a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Creative Writing and Poetry from Stanford University.
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