Thurston Smith

Thurston "Smitty" Smith (born March 9, 1958)[1] is an American businessman and politician who is a member of the California State Assembly from the 33rd district. He assumed office on December 7, 2020, succeeding Jay Obernolte.

Thurston Smith
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 33rd district
Assumed office
December 7, 2020
Preceded byJay Obernolte
Personal details
Born (1958-03-09) March 9, 1958
Hesperia, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Margaret
Children2

Early life and education

Smith was born in Hesperia, California and took classes at Victor Valley College.[2]

Career

Prior to his election to the Assembly, Smith owned a concrete company and served on the Hesperia City Council from 2006-14[3][4] and on the Mohave Valley Water Agency from 2016-18.[5] After Jay Obernolte declined to seek re-election to the California Assembly and instead run for California's 8th congressional district, Smith announced his candidacy to succeed him. Smith placed first in the nonpartisan blanket primary and defeated fellow Republican Rick Herrick, the Mayor of Big Bear Lake, in the November general election.[6]

Personal life

Smith lives in Apple Valley, California with his wife Margaret.[7]

References
  1. Thurston Smith's Biography
  2. "7 seek San Bernardino County's open 33rd Assembly District seat". San Bernardino Sun. 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  3. Cruz, Rene Ray De La. "Thurston 'Smitty' Smith announces bid for 33rd District Assembly seat". vvdailypress.com. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  4. Estacio, Martin. "Election results: Smith winning battle of Republicans in 33rd Assembly District". VVdailypress.com. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  5. http://www.mojavewater.org/division-7.html#:~:text=Thurston%20E.%20Smith%20%28Smitty%29%20joined%20the%20Mojave%20Water,and%20was%20subsequently%20appointed%20to%20the%20four-year%20term.
  6. "Smitty for Assembly Home Page". Thurston "Smitty" Smith for California's 33rd Assembly District. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  7. "Thurston Smitty Smith for 33rd District Assembly". Retrieved 2020-11-21.
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