Meet the Candidate: Mark Ensley, Riverbank Mayor

The following is a questionnaire sent out by The Bee to candidates for the November 2009 election. Candidates supplied the answers, and they are being published it their unedited form.

What is your full, legal name?

Mark Ensley

What name do you prefer be used in print?

Same as above

What office do you seek?

Riverbank Mayor

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

Riverbank’s city council needs leadership

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

To restore dignity and honor to the city’s gov.t and especially the council meetings

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

I have a long history of leading boards and a reputation for being fair

Where do you work and what is your job title? (If retired, list position before retirement)

Weldway inc , shop superintendent

What date were you born and where?

1956 stockton ca

What is your spouse's name, if any?

Judy Ensley

What are the names and ages of your children, if any?

Jim, 33 Amanda, 24 Chris 20

Please list the schools and colleges you attended, the degrees you attained and when.

Christian Brothers High School class of ’74 1yr cosumnes river college

Have you ever held an elected or appointed public office? (Include dates and office title)

Riverbank elementary and Riverbank Unified School District Board of Trustees ’97-’98 & ’01-‘05
Riverbank Unified School District Bond oversight committee ’06-’07 Riverbank language academy board of directors ’07-present.
Have you run before for an elected public office? (Include dates and exact office title)
RUSD board of trustees ’01 riverbank city council ‘96

Approximately how much money do you expect to spend on your campaign?

It depends on donations

Have you ever been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation? If so, please explain and include dates and locations.

No

Have you or a business you owned or had principal interest in ever filed bankruptcy? If so, please include dates and the location the bankruptcy was filed.

No