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San Bernardino Sun Endorsed Jay Obernolte for Assembly
Published: San Bernardino Sun – 11/26/16 Assemblyman Jay Obernolte has made quite an impact in his first two years in the state Legislature, especially for a member of the minority party. The former Big Bear mayor and council member has seen 19 of his bills signed into law by Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown during the…
Taxpayer Protection Groups Rate Assemblyman Obernolte
Published: ROTW News – 11/18/16 Sacramento, CA – The California Taxpayer’s Association (CTA) and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer’s Association (HJTA) — two of California’s leading taxpayer protection groups — have issued their 2016 legislative scorecards showing top scores for State Senator Mike Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga/23) and Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (R-Big Bear Lake/33). Morrell and Obernolte —…
Prop 54 Will Bring Much-Needed Transparency to Sacramento
Published: Victorville Daily Press – 10/17/16 When I was first elected to the State Assembly, I had optimistic expectations about transparency in our state government based on my own experience serving at the local level. For example, when I was a member of the City Council, state law required us to publicly publish every meeting agenda…
It’s Time to Fix Rising Crime Caused by Prop 47
Published: San Bernardino Sun – 7/29/16 Enforcing the law and promoting low crime rates is unquestionably one of the most crucial roles that our government must perform. High crime rates endanger hard-working members of our society and create instability and uncertainty. Crime in California is increasing, and if we don’t start paying attention to the…
Budget Blues: Uneasey About State Spending, Obernolte Calls for More Prudence Before Next Recession
Published July 12, 2016 Victorville Daily Press VICTORVILLE — When California added $2 billion to its so-called rainy day fund in this fiscal year’s budget, it got it right, according to Republican Assemblyman Jay Obernolte. But simultaneously, continued spending increases has the lawmaker uneasy about the shape of the state in the event of…
Inland Empire Residents Deserve Better Access to Justice
Before I was elected to represent you in the California State Assembly, I served as mayor of Big Bear Lake. I still vividly remember that on my first day as mayor in 2012, I received a call from our presiding county superior court judge informing me that the courthouse in Big Bear was being closed…
California Should End Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Program To Avoid Gas Hikes
Californians pay some of the highest gas prices in the country. In fact, it is not uncommon for California residents to pay 70 cents more per gallon than the national average. With oil prices continuing to drop, it is extremely frustrating not to see a significant corresponding change in gas prices in our state. This…
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Endorses Assemblyman Jay Obernolte
HESPERIA, CA – Today Assemblyman Jay Obernolte announced that the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC endorsed his candidacy for the 33rd Assembly District. “I am honored to have the support of the most effective advocate for taxpayers in California,” Obernolte stated. “Since being elected I have worked hard to protect taxpayers from increased taxes and…
Op/Ed: California Should End Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Program to Avoid Gas Price Hikes
Californians pay some of the highest gas prices in the country. In fact, it is not uncommon for California residents to pay 70 cents more per gallon than the national average. With oil prices continuing to drop, it is extremely frustrating not to see a significant corresponding change in gas prices in our state. This…
Groups Give Obernolte High Ranks
Story from: http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20160211/NEWS/160219945/0/SEARCH Assemblyman Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, on Thursday announced he had received top scores from taxpayer protection and pro-business groups for his 2015 voting record. Every year these organizations track legislative votes and release a report card ranking legislators on their performance regarding important tax and business issues. Those issuing high marks to Obernolte’s…
Assemblyman Jay Obernolte Announces Reelection Bid for California’s 33rd Assembly District
HESPERIA, CA – Assemblyman Jay Obernolte today announced that he will seek a second term as the representative for California’s 33rd Assembly District in 2016. His district includes the high desert and mountain communities of San Bernardino County. “Two years ago, I ran for State Assembly because I was deeply concerned about the hostile business climate…
Banquet on Saturday to Recognize Businesses
Story appeared on: http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20160107/NEWS/160109842 Assemblyman Jay Obernolte this week announced finalists for the first Top Chamber Business Awards Ceremony on Saturday, showcasing outstanding businesses and local Chambers within the 33rd Assembly District. In Adelanto, the finalists are: Desert Community Bank, GEO Group, Inc. and Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group. In Barstow, the finalists are: Barstow Community…
Obernolte Named to Leadership Position
Story appeared on: http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20160105/NEWS/160109890 Assemblyman Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, was named Tuesday to a leadership position in the state Assembly. Obernolte, who represents the High Desert, was named an assistant Republican leader by Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes, of Yucca Valley. Mayes announced his leadership team for the upcoming legislative session, naming eight other GOP lawmakers from…