Big Bear, CA, January 27, 2016 – Former Big Bear Lake Mayor and current 33rd District Assemblymember, Jay Obernolte, has been tapped to be part of the new California Legislative Technology and Innovation Caucus. Assemblymembers Ian Calderon (D-Whittier) and Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) co-chair the Tech Caucus and according to Calderon, “Innovation plays a critical role in advanced economies and is necessary for long-term, sustained growth. As the 8th largest economy in the world, investing in technology and fostering innovation remains critical to California’s economic prosperity. Our Caucus is committed to supporting policies that strike a balance between keeping the tech economy strong while maintaining the public’s trust in the industry and protecting all Californians.”
“California’s history of innovation dates as far back as the Gold Rush,” said Caucus Co-Chair Assemblymember Low. “As the representative from Silicon Valley, where creativity and innovation are constantly making dreams a reality, this caucus will allow us to continue to create policies that will foster the innovation that makes California the Golden State.”
The growth of the technology industry has made a tremendous contribution to California’s economic recovery, creating over five million jobs, directly and indirectly annually. From mobile to social media, to online video and the Internet, California-based companies are leading the way.”
The Technology and Innovation Caucus is committed to learning about and supporting California’s technology and innovation sector. The Caucus seeks to promote technology and foster innovation, support legislation that creates jobs, and engage on emerging policy issues.
