http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32889 Every election season we ask candidates for major offices to fill out questionnaires about their backgrounds. It's a great way to start vetting these folks. Here's one from Danny Gilmore, the Republican from Hanford running for the 30th Assembly District post being vacated by termed-out Assemblywoman Nicole Parra, D-Hanford. Next we'll post the one from his opponent, Democrat Fran Florez of Shafter. Name: Danny Desmond Gilmore Other name(s) used: Danny D. Gilmore Office sought: 30th Assembly District Present home address: Hanford Previous addresses for the past 10 years: Same Web site address: www.gilmore4assembly.com Date and place of birth: 1949, El Paso, Texas Spouse's name: Cynthia Annette Gilmore (Cindi) Number of children and ages: Damon D. Gilmore, 36, Deanna D. Drewry, 34 Current occupation/employer: Retired California Highway Patrol; (asst. chief) List employment history (past 20 years): California Highway Patrol … Central Division Headquarters, Fresno, assistant chief December 2000—May 2003 (Retired) Visalia area, captain/area commander, January 1996— December 2000 Hanford area, lieutenant/area commander January 1986—January 1996     Banning area, lieutenant, executive officer October 1985—December 1985 King City, sergeant/field supervisor January 1981—October 1985 Professional licenses: California private investigator license How long have you lived in the jurisdiction you seek election: 22 years, eight months Political offices you have held: None Political offices you has sought: 2006: 30th Assembly Race. Lost to Nicole Parra (Parra 51.6 percent, Gilmore 48.4 percent) Board memberships/Community activities: Hanford Chamber of Commerce Tulare/Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Education: Monterey High School, Lubbock, Texas: Graduated 1967 Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif.: A/A degree 1976 P.O.S.T., Basic, Intermediate, advanced, management Adjunct California Community College credential (West Hills College)  Military: U.S. Marine Corps, August 1969 — July 1971. 3rd Marine Division and  3rd MAW: Honorable discharge Describe anything you have published, invented, discovered, painted, etc., and events or hobbies that would be interesting for a biographical story: My wife and I enjoy all forms of travel. Our favorite mode of travel is RV-ing. Campaign manager: Julie Griffths State or Federal campaign ID number: FPPC #1293625 Treasurer: Jennifer Frankito Campaign consultant: Steve Presson List all criminal convictions or pleas in this county and others (Include year):  None List all civil court judgments against you or any business you have had a financial interest in (partnership, sole proprietor, corporation) in this county and others (include year): None   Every election season we ask candidates for major offices to fill out questionnaires about their backgrounds. It's a great way to start vetting these folks. Here's one from Danny Gilmore, the Republican from Hanford running for the 30th Assembly District post being vacated by termed-out Assemblywoman Nicole Parra, D-Hanford. Next we'll post the one from his opponent, Democrat Fran Florez of Shafter. Name: Danny Desmond Gilmore Other name(s) used: Danny D. Gilmore Office sought: 30th Assembly District Present home address: Hanford Previous addresses for the past 10 years: Same Web site address: www.gilmore4assembly.com Date and place of birth: 1949, El Paso, Texas Spouse's name: Cynthia Annette Gilmore (Cindi) Number of children and ages: Damon D. Gilmore, 36, Deanna D. Drewry, 34 Current occupation/employer: Retired California Highway Patrol; (asst. chief) List employment history (past 20 years): California Highway Patrol … Central Division Headquarters, Fresno, assistant chief December 2000—May 2003 (Retired) Visalia area, captain/area commander, January 1996— December 2000 Hanford area, lieutenant/area commander January 1986—January 1996     Banning area, lieutenant, executive officer October 1985—December 1985 King City, sergeant/field supervisor January 1981—October 1985 Professional licenses: California private investigator license How long have you lived in the jurisdiction you seek election: 22 years, eight months Political offices you have held: None Political offices you has sought: 2006: 30th Assembly Race. Lost to Nicole Parra (Parra 51.6 percent, Gilmore 48.4 percent) Board memberships/Community activities: Hanford Chamber of Commerce Tulare/Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Education: Monterey High School, Lubbock, Texas: Graduated 1967 Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif.: A/A degree 1976 P.O.S.T., Basic, Intermediate, advanced, management Adjunct California Community College credential (West Hills College)  Military: U.S. Marine Corps, August 1969 — July 1971. 3rd Marine Division and  3rd MAW: Honorable discharge Describe anything you have published, invented, discovered, painted, etc., and events or hobbies that would be interesting for a biographical story: My wife and I enjoy all forms of travel. Our favorite mode of travel is RV-ing. Campaign manager: Julie Griffths State or Federal campaign ID number: FPPC #1293625 Treasurer: Jennifer Frankito Campaign consultant: Steve Presson List all criminal convictions or pleas in this county and others (Include year):  None List all civil court judgments against you or any business you have had a financial interest in (partnership, sole proprietor, corporation) in this county and others (include year): None   en-us Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:06:31 PDT