Biography

Gary Patton is "Of Counsel" to the law firm of Wittwer & Parkin, LLP. Wittwer & Parkin practice public agency and environmental law. The firm is based in Santa Cruz, California. Previously, Gary was the General Counsel of the Planning and Conservation League, based in Sacramento. PCL is working for a fundamental reform of the state's planning process, to make sure that our future growth is not only good for the economy, but that we preserve and protect our spectacular natural environment, and achieve our social equity and public health goals in California's local communities. PCL has working for over 40 years for a system of laws to keep our state both healthy and productive.

Before his assignment as PCL General Counsel, Gary's previous job assignments included:

• Environmental attorney in private practice
• Member, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors (for 20 Years)
• General Counsel, PCL and PCLF (1995-1998)
• Executive Director, LandWatch Monterey County (1998 - 2005)
• Executive Director, Planning and Conservation League (2005-2008)

During Spring and Summer Quarters, Gary has helped develop the public policy capabilities of the Environmental Studies Department, and has been particularly active with Environmental Studies students who wish to preserve the Coyote Valley.

Each weekday, Gary presents the "Land Use Report" on KUSP Radio. Podcast and written transcripts are available on the KUSP Website.