Meet the Candidate: Virginia Madueno, 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?

Virginia Madueno

What name do you prefer be used in print?

Virginia Madueno

What office do you seek?

Mayor, City of Riverbank

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

I want to provide leadership, professionalism and accountability to City Hall and help restore the publics trust in their local government.

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

Aside from public safety, I want to help create a thriving local business community and bring jobs to our area.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

I am a successful small business owner with a proven track record of getting things done.

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

Imagen Public Relations - President

What date were you born and where?

November 16, 1965 in Modesto, CA

What is your spouse's name, if any?

Ramiro Madueno

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

Dominc 13; Daniel 9; David 9

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

1984- Graduate- Riverbank High School

1989 -BA Communications from California State University, Stanislaus

2006 - Graduate of the Executive Leadership Fellowship - JFK School of Government, Harvard University

2009- Graduate of the Minority Business Enterprise Program - Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.


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

Appointed to the Riverbank City Council - March 2005-November 2008

Have you run before for an elected public office? (Include dates and exact office title)

Ran for Mayor of Riverbank, 2008

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

$10,000

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