MEET PETER GARCIA

Peter Garcia was elected to the Fontana City Council, District 2 in 2020 and also serves as the current Chairman of the City of Fontana Housing Authority.  Prior to joining the City Council, he was elected to the Fontana Unified School District Board of Education where he served a four-year term from 2016 to 2020. As a school board member, he was elected by his peers as the President of the Board of Education in 2018. From 2008 to 2016, Mr. Garcia was an appointed member of the City of Fontana Planning Commission where he held various leadership positions, including that of the Chairperson. He is a strong proponent of youth sports and has served as a volunteer baseball coach/manager for Fontana Community Little League, and Fontana Pony Baseball.

 

Mr. Garcia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, and is a scientist and senior level manager with the California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Toxic Substances Control. Mr. Garcia is responsible for developing and advising on policy to protect human health and the environment through responsible hazardous substance and waste management throughout California. Prior to his current position, Mr. Garcia was an Associate Principle Scientist for a community planning/design, and environmental consulting firm. Mr. Garcia is a southern California native, is married, and has five wonderful children.