Rep. Jay Obernolte, who represents California’s 23rd district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared updates on his activities and community engagements through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter). His tweets covered meetings with local leaders, support for small businesses, and a Mother’s Day message.
On May 8, Obernolte highlighted his meeting with a fellow state legislator: “It was a pleasure to meet with California State Senator Suzette Valladeres during her recent visit to Washington, D.C. We had a productive discussion on both the challenges and opportunities facing our High Desert community. I look forward to our continued partnership in serving”.
The following day, May 9, Obernolte recognized the importance of local enterprises during Small Business Week: “Small businesses are the backbone of our High Desert Community, and it was inspiring to tour Mojave Printing Solutions during Small Business Week with owner Sam Pulice. Thank you for the work you do creating jobs, serving the community, and helping our local economy grow!”.
On May 10, he extended holiday greetings: “Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms who give so much to their families and communities! Heather and I hope today is filled with the appreciation and gratitude you deserve.”
Jay Obernolte has served in Congress since 2021 after replacing Paul Cook and previously held office in the California State Assembly from 2014 to 2020. He was born in Chicago in 1970 and resides in Big Bear Lake. Obernolte earned his undergraduate degree from California Institute of Technology in 1992.



