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Sacrificing the Desert for What?

May 14, 2012
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FlashReport– Solar energy development in California is largely driven by artificial state mandates that now have utilities increasing their use of expensive renewable energy. It’s a dubious legacy of a state government that can’t maintain its highways or keep felons in prison but can arrogantly assign itself the responsibility of curing “climate change” by destroying its citizens’ economy. The tools to fast-track this renewable energy development include preferential regulatory treatment by federal and state agencies along with government “stimulus” incentives, tax breaks and loan-guarantee subsidies. The costs of all of...

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Mitzelfelt Opens Campaign Headquarters

May 8, 2012
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  VICTORVILLE – Congressional candidate Brad Mitzelfelt today announced the opening of his Victor Valley Campaign and Volunteer Headquarters at 12138 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 230, in Victorville, at the northwest corner of Bear Valley and Hesperia Roads. “The Mitzelfelt for Congress Headquarters is now the focal point of the ground campaign,” said Mitzelfelt, a former Marine who served in Operation Desert Storm.  “This is where our Get-Out-The-Vote effort is being launched into communities throughout the High Desert, and on to eastern San Bernardino County, the mountains and the Eastern...

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Mitzelfelt Proposes County OHV Commission

April 18, 2012
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April 24, 2012 FROM: BRAD MITZELFELT, Vice Chairman Board of Supervisors, First District SUBJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION(S) Direct the County Administrative Office to research and create a framework and return to the Board within sixty (60) days with a recommendation for the establishment of an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Commission that includes a citizen representative component from each supervisorial district in addition to two (2) representatives from local OHV support organizations. (Affected Districts: All) Presenter: Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt, First District, 387-4830) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY...

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Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt To Kick-Off Campaign With Fundraiser At Spring Valley Lake

March 20, 2012
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APPLE VALLEY, CA – Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt (R-San Bernardino County), a Marine Corps veteran and candidate for United States Congress, will formally kick-off his campaign March 26 with a fundraising reception at Spring Valley Lake. On the heels of Congressman Jerry Lewis’ announced impending retirement, Mitzelfelt recently announced his bid for the newly formed 8th District seat and his intention to continue Lewis’ legacy of conservative leadership representing San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono Counties at the federal level of government. The reception will be held Monday, March 26, at...

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Senator Sharron Runner Endorses Brad Mitzelfelt for Congress.

March 16, 2012
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VICTORVILLE, CA - State Senator Sharon Runner today endorsed Brad Mitzelfelt (R-Victor Valley) for election to Congress in the new 8th District representing San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono Counties. Senator Runner praised Mitzelfelt, a County Supervisor, for being a solid “Reagan Republican” and for “creating a national award-winning program to save tax dollars and improve public safety by identifying violent illegal immigrant criminals in county jails for deportation.” “I am honored to have Senator Runner’s support in my effort to represent the deserts, mountains and valleys of the 8th...

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Regional effort aims to drive more money to nonprofits

March 2, 2012
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-S.B. County struggles to get ‘fair share’ of grant funds- It doesn’t take much for residents to recognize some of the High Desert’s greatest needs — a stroll through boarded-up Old Town Victorville, a visit to a packed food pantry handout or a drive through a housing tract lined with empty houses all highlight problems that ail this region. There are homeless sleeping in parks, seniors who need hot meals, youths who need positive programs and laid-off workers who need new training — and there are dozens of charities...

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February Mitzelfelt Memo

February 4, 2012
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Supervisor Mitzelfelt Unanimously Elected MDAQMD’s New Chairman of the Board San Bernardino County First District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt was unanimously elected Chairman of the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District’s Governing Board during the January 23 monthly meeting of the agency’s Board of Directors. Mitzelfelt will serve one year at the helm of the High Desert air district’s governing body, with Town of Apple Valley Mayor Barb Stanton serving as Vice-Chair. The MDAQMD’s Governing Board is comprised of 12 representatives from the two Counties and nine incorporated Cities located...

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Brad Mitzelfelt for U.S. Congress

January 31, 2012
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  Dear Friend: I am contacting you personally to let you know that I have officially announced my candidacy for the United States Congress in the new 8th District of California. I’m running for Congress because our country has fallen on hard times and Washington is in desperate need of reform. As the elected Supervisor of America’s largest county district and Immediate Past President of the transportation commission (SANBAG), I’ve successfully fought to bring much-needed infrastructure to our region and set the stage for economic growth. I have also...

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November 2011: Mitzelfelt Memo

November 22, 2011
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County Route 66 Markers Unveiled On Friday, November 11, the eve of the 85th anniversary of Rt. 66, San Bernardino County First District Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Vice-Chairman Brad Mitzelfelt held an official unveiling ceremony of the first installed “County Route 66” sign. The dedication ceremony took place on National Trails Highway in Oro Grande, just north of the Mojave River Bridge. Supervisor Mitzelfelt initiated the County Route Marker program after seeing route markers used effectively in other counties. “Marking County Route 66 is one of several steps...

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July Mitzelfelt Memo

July 30, 2011
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County Contractors Required to Verify Workers’ Immigration Status San Bernardino County has implemented a policy to require all contractors that provide services or products to the County to use the federal government’s E-Verify system to ensure that their employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. At the request of County Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Vice-Chairman Brad Mitzelfelt, the County began using E-Verify for new hires in May 2010, and he later requested that the policy be expanded to contractors who do business with the County....

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Mitzelfelt Announces 2012 Re-election Bid

June 24, 2011
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VICTORVILLE - Vowing to oppose public safety funding cuts, deliver long-awaited regional transportation projects and bring more and better-paying jobs to the High Desert, San Bernardino County Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt today announced that he plans to seek another four-year term of office next June. The announcement came at the end of his fundraising luncheon at the Victorville Hilton Garden Inn featuring best-selling author and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz. Mitzelfelt said the event raised approximately $75,000, which will bring his campaign war chest to about the $350,000 level, putting him on...

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June Mitzelfelt Memo

June 9, 2011
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Supervisors Approve Agreement to Build Barstow Lenwood Bridge Construction of a critical bridge over railroad tracks in Barstow took another step forward on June 7 when the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement among the County, the City of Barstow and the county regional transportation authority to fund the project. “A bridge over the railroad tracks at Lenwood Road will spur further development of warehousing and distribution centers in Barstow and help attract much-needed, well-paying jobs,” said County Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Vice-Chairman Brad Mitzelfelt,...

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The Mitzelfelt Memo

April 28, 2011
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SANBAG Holding Its First Annual Meeting June 30 Mark your calendar for a fun and relaxing reception as SANBAG, the County’s Transportation Commission and Council of Governments, holds its inaugural General Assembly meeting June 30. The event will be open to the public. Dario Frommer, Chairman of the California Transportation Commission, will be a special guest and will address those in attendance. The main feature of the event will be the final adoption of “The Vision,” a collaborative planning process involving the County, all of its 24 cities and...

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On the Passing of Bill Betterley

March 18, 2011
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It is with great sadness that Supervisor Mitzelfelt notes this week’s passing of former First District Supervisor Bill Betterley. Bill was a lifelong San Bernardino County leader in community, business and government organizations, and was a resident of Apple Valley. He was the longest-serving Sheriff’s Ranger in the history of the Department. The Board of Supervisors adjourned its meeting of March 15 in honor of Mr. Betterley’s memory. Services will be held Tuesday, March 22, at 10 a.m. at Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary in Apple Valley. William...

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