Represents a
Wide Area of
San
Bernardino County
The 33rd Assembly District includes
the communities of Adelanto, Apple Valley,
Baker,
Barstow, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake,
Crestline, Fort Irwin, Hesperia, Lake Arrowhead, Lenwood, Lucerne, Needles, Oak
Hills, Running Springs, Searles Valley, Silver Lakes, Spring Valley Lake, Twin
Peaks, Victorville, and a portion of Phelan.
Obernolte Vice Chair
of the Committee on Arts
and Entertainment
December
19, 2014, Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (Republican -Big Bear Lake) announced that
he has been appointed Vice Chair of the Assembly Committee on Arts,
Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media for the 2015-16
Legislative Session.
“I am honored to be
named vice chair of a committee that oversees the entertainment
and tourism industries, which are vital to the economies of my
District and our state” Obernolte said. “I promised my
constituents that I would find ways to keep jobs in California and
this committee will give me the opportunity to do just that.”
As
a recognized leader in the field of computer technology and the
founder and owner of a successful videogame company, Obernolte is perfectly situated to serve as a key voice
on issues pertaining to entertainment and technology. In addition to
matters relating to internet media, the committee reviews state
programs and policies affecting the entertainment industries,
tourism, arts programs, museums, professional and amateur
sports, including the State Athletic Commission, and the regulation
of sports agents.
“Obernolte’s
success in growing his company into one of California’s most innovative
videogame developers makes him an exceptional choice to serve on this committee
and help grow California’s arts and entertainment industries,” stated Assembly
Republican Leader Kristen Olsen.
In
addition to Obernolte’s role as Vice Chair of Arts and
Entertainment, he will serve as a member of the Utilities and Commerce
Committee, the Budget Subcommittee on Resources and Transportation, the Joint Committees on Budget
and Arts, and as an alternate for the Assembly Rules
Committee.