Meet the Candidate: George Rawe, Sylvan Union School District

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?

Ronald George Rawe

What name do you prefer be used in print?

George Rawe

What office do you seek?

Trustee – Sylvan Union School District

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

As a Trustee of the Sylvan School Board for the past 12 years I would like to continue bringing sound financial management skills, construction knowledge, teaching experience, parental involvement as well as fresh ideas and new insights to the Sylvan School Board.

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

Maintain fiscal solvency of the district while maintaining the high educational standards of the district.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

I appreciate the dedication and experience of the two other incumbents. I will continue to bring my strong financial, construction, and academic skills and experience to the board.

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

I am the Director and Owner of Computer Tutor Business and Technical Institute.

What date were you born and where?

June 19, 1961 in Modesto, CA

What is your spouse's name, if any?

Jill Rawe

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

Colton (20) Lauren (18) Connor (16) Haley (12)

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

Woodrow Elementary School

Somerset Junior High School

Davis High School – High School Diploma

Modesto Junior College

Brigham Young University – Bachelors Degree in Business Finance (1986)

Chapman University – Teaching Credential (1987)

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

Trustee of the Sylvan Union School District for 12 Years

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

Trustee of the Sylvan Union School District over the past 12 Years

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

$1,200 on the Candidates Statement in the Ballot

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