David Bobzien

David Paul Bobzien Jr. (born December 11, 1972) is an American politician. He was a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly, representing Washoe County District 24 from 2006 to 2014. He attended George Mason University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics. He then received his Master of Public Administration from Boise State University with an emphasis in Natural Resources and Public Lands Policy. On January 15, 2019, Bobzien was appointed by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak as the Director of the Governor's Office of Energy.[1]

David Bobzien
Member of the Reno City Council from the At-large district
In office
December 3, 2014 – January 15, 2019
Preceded byHillary Schieve
Succeeded byDevon Reese
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 24th district
In office
November 8, 2006 – December 3, 2014
Preceded byBrooks Holcomb
Succeeded byAmber Joiner
Personal details
Born
David Paul Bobzien, Jr.

(1972-12-11) December 11, 1972
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenLuca Carson, Finnegan Walker, Carly Rose, David Paul III
Residence(s)Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Alma materBoise State University (B.A.)
George Mason University (M.P.A.)
WebsiteOfficial website

Legislative Service

Bobzien served in the 75th Session of the Nevada Assembly on the Government Affairs (Vice Chairman),[2] Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining,[3] Education,[4] and Transportation[5] committees.

Awards
  • 2009 Assemblyman of the Year, Nevada Conservation League[6]
  • Highest-rated freshman legislator of the 2007 session (Las Vegas Review-Journal)[7]
  • 2007 Freshman of the Year, Peace Officers Research Association of Nevada
  • Winner, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project's Leadership in Energy Efficiency Award[8]
  • Distinguished Deed, Nevada Conservation League
  • Winner, Nevada EcoNet's Golden Pinecone Award for environmental excellence as a public servant

References
  1. Lochhead, Colton (January 15, 2019). "Sisolak picks Reno councilman to lead Nevada energy department". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  2. "Assembly Government Affairs - 75th (2009) Session". Leg.state.nv.us. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
  3. "Assembly Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining - 75th (2009) Session". Leg.state.nv.us. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
  4. "Assembly Education Committee - 75th (2009) Session". Leg.state.nv.us. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
  5. "Assembly Transportation 75th (2009) Session". Leg.state.nv.us. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
  6. Pheenix. "PHEENIX::SELL". Nvgreenvote.org. Archived from the original on 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  7. "Las Vegas Review-Journal". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  8. "SWEEP || Programs || Awards". Archived from the original on 2010-10-17. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
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