School Board Candidate Profile: Gary Wing

Benicia Patch has asked each City Council, school board and mayoral candidate to fill out a questionnaire to give residents information about his or her background. We will feature the answers from one City Council candidate and one school board candidate each day. The mayoral candidates will both be featured Friday, Sept. 16. Next week we will feature answers to reader-generated questions.

Basic Background

What is your full legal name?
Gary Lee Wing

What name do you prefer be used in our coverage?
Gary Wing

Where do you work and what is your job title?
Contra Costa Electric, electrician/field supervisor

When and where were you born?
November 1960, Ontario, California

Spouse or domestic partner?
Sue Wing

Children:
Two — Holly 18, Heidi 17

Education:
Chaffey High 1978, some college, technical schools: Control Data Institute – computer electronics; IBEW Local 302 Electrical Apprenticeship

Military Service:
U.S. Navy 1985-1994, Submarine Sonar Technician. U.S. Air Force Reserves 1998 to present, Air Transportation – Safety/ Superintendent Cargo Operations.

Have you or a business you owned or had a principal interest in  ever filed bankruptcy?
No

How long have you lived in Benicia?
24+ years

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation?  If so, please explain and include dates and locations:
No

Campaign information:

Web Site: Click here.

Facebook: Click here.

Campaign Managers: Wendy Reynolds / Judith Tata

Previous Elected Office: None

Elected:

Unsuccessful campaigns for public office: None

This Campaign

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?
I want to take an active role in the ongoing improvement of our local educational system.

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?

• To open communication between the board and staff, teachers, parents, students. Have the Board more visible.
• Strive to have the Board meet the School Board Goals established 9/16/10
• Look for opportunities / mentorship for students not going to college – vocational arts

What sets you apart from other candidates?
I enjoy community service. I have a history of being involved in programs that has a positive influence on youth. I like knowing that I have helped improve the education and safety of the children in our schools. I have been an active and involved parent for both of my children.

About how much money do you expect your campaign to raise? $2,000 to $3,000

About how much money do you expect your campaign to spend?
$2,000 to $3,000

November 8, 2011 School Board Election Handbook