Story Originally Appeared on: http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20151215/NEWS/151219847/0/SEARCH More than 86 percent of respondents believe stricter gun laws are not the solution to preventing mass shootings, according to a Daily Press poll. Between Dec. 7 and Monday, 518 people responded to the online poll, with just 13.51 percent agreeing that further clamping down on gun restrictions could curb mass-casualty…
Story Appeared on: http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20151030/NEWS/151039964/0/SEARCH The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association released its 2015 legislative report card Friday and Assemblyman Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia,was among only eight lawmakers who received a perfect score. “It is an honor to receive a 100 percent rating from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association,” Obernolte said. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association’s 2015 report card…
California motorists pay some of the highest gasoline taxes in the nation. On average, states impose a combination of taxes and fees that amount to about 30 cents a gallon, whereas California’s gas tax is an astonishing 42 cents a gallon. On top of that, according to a report released last fall by the Legislative Analyst’s Office,…
Property owners who own land within a designated State Responsibility Area (SRA) are currently required by law to pay approximately $150 per year for every habitable structure on their property. This is an unfair and illegal tax and I am taking steps this year to roll back this burdensome law that has been forced upon…
Monday marked the beginning of the 10th Annual Sunshine Week, a week dedicated to promoting the importance of civic transparency and the value of unrestricted access to public information. Founded by the American Society of News Editors, Sunshine Week underscores the simple idea that open government is good government. Unfortunately, the State of California is still a…
Five of the 10 worst road systems in the U.S. are located right here in California, according to recent findings released by The Road Information Program. Here in the Inland Empire, an astounding 46 percent of our roads are badly in need of repair. Furthermore, the Bay Area and Los Angeles have the roughest roads…
Story Appeared on: http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20150817/NEWS/150819771/0/SEARCH SACRAMENTO — A bill authored by Assemblyman Jay Obernolte aimed at improving efficiency in the courts was recently signed into law. Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday signed Assembly Bill 249, which will “prohibit a defendant from filing a formal appeal solely on the basis of an error in the calculation of fines,…
As California enters its fourth year of a historic drought, the governor and Legislature have both called for a sweeping reduction in water use. Recently, Gov. Jerry Brown signed an executive order requiring water districts to reduce their water use in order to reach a statewide savings of 25 percent. While conservation is important, this…
Story Appeared on: http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20150429/NEWS/150429689/0/SEARCH SACRAMENTO — Two bills dealing with government transparency authored by 33rd District Assemblyman Jay Obernolte cleared committees Wednesday, setting the stage for them to move to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, his office said. AB 410 would require state agencies to post to their website any report they’re legally mandated to submit to…
Story Appeared on: http://www.lucernevalleyleader.com/packed-house-listens-obernolte-fire-tax By PETER DAY Senior Reporter The nearly 100 people who attended last Saturday’s “Fire Tax Town Hall” were mad as heck — but encouraged to pay their Fire Protection Fee anyway. During an information-laden, hour-long talk — followed by a question and answer period — at the Lucerne Valley Senior Center, Assemblyman…
Story Appeared on: http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20150413/NEWS/150419915/0/SEARCH In an effort to better reach a large swath of the expansive 33rd Assembly District, staff members for Assemblyman Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, will be holding mobile district office hours moving forward, Obernolte’s office said. The hours will extend to eight areas within the district, not including Hesperia, where Obernolte’s main district office…
Story Appeared on: http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20150404/NEWS/150409886/0/SEARCH Assemblyman Jay Obernolte’s office is seeking nominations for the 33rd Assembly District’s “Small Business of the Year.” Qualifying businesses must have a physical location within the district, have been in business for at least two years and meet the SBA Small Business Size Standards. Businesses may be nominated by any business owner,…
Story Appeared on: http://rotwnews.com/2015/02/08/veterans-memorial-highway-designation-proposed-for-section-of-highway-18/ Sacramento, CA – A section of Highway 18 could soon be designated as the “Rim of the World Veterans Memorial Highway.” Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (R-Big Bear Lake/33) has introduced Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 21 requesting Caltrans install signs in the right-of-way on Highway 18. A media release from Assemblyman Obernolte’s office indicates…
Story Appeared on: http://www.sbsun.com/opinion/20141015/jay-obernolte-for-33rd-state-assembly-district-endorsement A local mayor with more than two decades’ experience running a high-tech firm in the mountains is our choice for the open 33rd Assembly District seat. Jay Obernolte is the Republican running to replace Assemblyman-turned-gubernatorial candidate Tim Donnelly. John Coffey, a Democrat, is the other candidate in the Nov. 4 race. Obernolte,…