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Big Bear Lake Mayor Rick Herrick Announces Candidacy for California State Assembly 33rd District

Rick Herrick has formally announced that he is a candidate for the California State Assembly 33rd district. Rick will tap into his 21 years of elected and appointed public service. He is currently serving as Mayor for the City of Big Bear Lake. In addition, he has had leadership roles with the Department of Water and Power, the Big Bear Area Wastewater Agency, the Big Bear Fire Department, and the Nay Foundation endowment for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Rick Herrick a business owner along with his wife of 25 years, Cathy Herrick, are the owners and operators of Parallel Broadcasting, Inc. which operates 93.3 FM and 102.5 FM. Cathy Herrick also serves as the Vice President of the Bear Valley Unified School District Board of Directors. They have two children Dr. Nicole Herrick-Gorman, MD and Elizabeth Herrick, a Business Major at California State University, Chico. Rick comes from a large family including four sisters and one brother with very deep roots in Southern California. Rick has been described as a gritty person who is logical and determined which seems to be a rare Sacramento commodity. Rick believes the California Dream is not lost, we can dust it off and give it new inspiration and direction by expanding opportunities for work and small business in the high desert and mountain regions.

“Together we can grow opportunities for the region, protect jobs, expand housing, and keep the “California Dream” alive.” He goes on to say “As Jay Obernolte, a good friend and leader, embarks on his journey to Congress, I am thrilled to run for his seat in the California State Assembly. I love the communities I serve and with determination, sweat, and hard work our voices will be heard in Sacramento”. The Primary election will take place on March 3rd with the top two moving onto the General Election in November 2020.

Contact Cathy Herrick
(909) 499-4925

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