Meet the Candidate: Larry King, 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?

Laurence King

What name do you prefer be used in print?

Larry King

What office do you seek?

Mayor of Riverbank

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

I would like to be a voice for the people providing a fresh perspective.

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

The Riverbank citizens need to be informed of important issue, I would like to come up with systems to improve communication and allow citizens to weigh in on important decesions.

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

Oakdale Hearing Aid Co. Owner

What date were you born and where?

California, I am 51 years old

What is your spouse's name, if any?

Donna

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

Kimberly & Katie, both grown

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

Modesto Junior College, Associate of Science in Behavioral Science.

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

No

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

No

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

Less than $1000.00

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.