County of San Bernardino - Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt joins Sheriff Gary Penrod to announce the commencement of Operation Desert Heat, an extended enforcement operation aimed at cracking down on gangs in the Victor Valley. Mitzelfelt allocated $100,000 to operation, which will add dozens of Sheriff’s Deputies to the streets.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt announces the results of a study conducted by Inland Empire Economist John Husing that shows the potential for new business growth in the Victor Valley at a press conference in front of the Hesperia Target store, which is now under construction. Also pictured is County Economic Development Department Director Kevin Palmer.

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt is presented with a plaque by Victor Valley College nursing student Collette Washington and College Foundation President Kirk Riding in recognition of his support of the college's nursing program. Mitzelfelt awarded a $150,000 grant to the program, allowing the program to more than double its capacity. Washington is one 40 students admitted to the program who would have otherwise still been on a waiting list.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt tours St. Mary Regional Medical Center April 14 with local high school students as part of a career day event at the hospital. During the event, St. Mary officials recognized Mitzelfelt for his support of local healthcare training programs, including financial support he granted to nursing programs at Victor Valley and Barstow Colleges.

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt attends a press conference April 10 with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to announce the allocation of Proposition 1B funds for local transportation projects, including the expansion of the I-15/215 interchange in Devore.

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt, left, meets with SCLA Director of Business Development Jim Worsham, center, and Silverado High School Engineering Instructor Joshua Custodio to discuss the transition of students from local high schools into the aviation technician training program at SCLA.

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt presents a $25,000 check to the High Desert Chapter of the American Red Cross January 17 in Victorville. The funds will be used for disaster preparedness efforts.

Supervisor Mitzlefelt joined community leaders January 11 to break ground for the new Phelan Library. From left are Snowline Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees President Michael Patterson, Supervisor Mitzelfelt, construction contractor Mark Forbes, and Phelan MAC Chairwoman Carolyn McNamara

Supervisor Mitzelfelt participates in the Sheriff’s Annual Bicycle Give-Away Program December 19 in Victorville with Sheriff Gary Penrod (left) and community booster Doris Davies (seated). Mitzelfelt is supporting 16 additional community organizations, including Toys for Tots, the Sheriff's Deputies' "Shop With a Cop" charity and others, in an effort to help those groups better provide for those in need during the holiday season.

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt joined Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and State Senator Bob Dutton (left) during a news conference Nov. 7 in Lake Arrowhead, announcing that, despite the recent fires, the mountain communities of San Bernardino County are still open for tourism and recreation. Mitzelfelt also announced the County’s half- million-dollar advertising campaign, approved December 18 by the Board of Supervisors to inform Southern California residents that the mountains -- from Big Bear to Wrightwood -- are still a great weekend getaway.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt presents a $5,000 check to the Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino to assist the organization in providing legal services to Marines and their families at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt participates in the San Bernardino County Safety Employees Benefit Association's Annual Shop with a Cop event.

To help needy families enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast, County Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt on November 15 distributed 100 turkeys at Victor Valley Christian Church in Hesperia.

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt joined Colonel Ken Enzor, Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, as Guest of Honor at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball November 7th in Primm, Nevada. Supervisor Mitzelfelt is a Marine Corps combat veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, respectively.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt served as Grand Marshal of the 4th Annual Phelan Rodeo. The theme of the event, "Tough Enough to Wear Pink," was adopted in an effort to raise money for breast cancer screenings.

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt is joined by children and representatives of the Boys and Girls Club of the Victor Valley, along with representatives of Major League Baseball, including former Dodgers catcher Steve Yeager (third from right). The Supervisor presented a check for $650,000 from San Bernardino County to the Boys and Girls Club to help expand its programs in the High Desert. Also during the ceremony shortly before the Aug. 21 Mavericks game, Mitzelfelt presented another $650,000 check to Hope For Housing, a non-profit organization that helps kids in low-income housing.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt presents a $5,000 check to the Academy for Academic Excellence in Apple Valley in recognition of the school's performance in the Governor's Fitness Challenge. The school had the highest participation rate in the First District with 53% of students completing the challenge. The school also had the third highest participation rate in the Inland Empire.

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt, who serves as Chairman of the Victor Valley Economic Development Authority (VVEDA), presents an award from the California Association for Local Economic Development to Board of Supervisors Chairman Paul Biane. VVEDA was recognized with a Grand Prize for its job-creating economic development efforts.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt presents a resolution to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms commander Brigadier General Melvin Spiese during the Supervisor's recent visit to the base. Supervisor Mitzelfelt recognized the installation for being selected as a recipient of the 2007 Commander In Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence by President George W. Bush.

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt lifts a discarded tree branch while unloading a truckload of green waste during the May 12 Wrightwood Fire and Disaster Awareness Day. During the weeklong preparedness week, Wrightwood's effort recycled 217,480 pounds of green waste, which is equivalent to 54 pounds for every resident.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt kicked off the official observance of Wildfire Awareness Week May 7 in Wrightwood. The event culminates May 12 with a large community event in downtown Wrightwood. The event was accompanied by the sound of county slash crews grinding up branches and potential wildfire fuels brought by local residents who are clearing defensible spaces around their homes.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt joined officials from the Probation and Sheriff's Department to announce a plan to track gang members using Global Positioning Satellite technology.

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt moves a discarded television set during a community cleanup in Phelan on April 14. Volunteers helped remove more than 200 tons of trash and hard-to-dispose-of items this weekend in the Tri-Community, El Mirage and Lenwood. Lucerne Valley is hosting a similar cleanup day on April 28.

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt throws out the first pitch at the High Desert Mavericks' Home Opener April 5th... A "steeerike!" on the outside corner!

Supervisor Mitzelfelt joins officials from the City of Victorville and Newell-Rubbermaid at a groundbreaking for a new logistics facility in Victorville.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt meets with Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich and other High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Authority board member March 29 in Los Angeles. During the meeting, Mitzelfelt was chosen to serve as chairman of the board.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt announces the County's plans to assist Needles Hospital at a press conference with members of the Needles City Council.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt receives a commendation from Riverside County Sheriff Bob Doyle, presented by Assistant Sheriff Michael Andrews, in recognition of his efforts supporting Jessica's Law, which was approved by California voters in November giving California the toughest anti-sexual-predator laws in the nation.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt met recently with Albert Okura while visiting Amboy. Mr. Okura, owner of the Juan Pollo fast-food chain, recently purchased the town of Amboy and has plans to revitalize the Route 66 landmark.

Race Grand Marshal Brad Mitzelfelt starting the San Bernardino County 200 Craftsman Truck series race at the California Speedway with the words: "Drivers, start your engines!"

Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt presents YMCA representative Darrell Courtney with a check for $1.5 million for youth programs in the High Desert.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt recently shot this photo of an old 1920's alignment of Route 66. San Bernardino County has the longest maintained stretch of the "Mother Road" and the Supervisor wants to give the Economic Development Agency more resources to promote such tourism assets, including our national parks, lakes and streams, deserts and mountains.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt spoke recently to the Phelan/Pinon Hills Senior Lunch group. The lunches are sponsored under the County's First District Community Development Block Grants program.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt meets with QuadState Chairman and Mohave County Supervisor Buster Johnson. Supervisor Mitzelfelt was recently selected as Vice Chairman of the QuadState County Government Coalition.

Supervisor Mitzelfelt presents certificates to recipients of the Service Above Self Award at the Victorville Rotary Club January 16.