http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893 Here's the filled-out questionnaire from Fran Florez, the Democrat from Shafter running for the 30th Assembly District post held now by termed out Nicole Parra, D-Hanford. Florez is up against Republican Danny Gilmore of Hanford, whose questionnaire is posted below this one. Name:&nbsp; Fran Florez Office sought:&nbsp; 30th Assembly District &nbsp; Web site address: Under construction Date and place of birth: 1943; Bakersfield Spouse&rsquo;s name: Ray Florez &nbsp; Number of children and ages: Son, Dean, 45; daughter, Kris, 40; three grandchildren ages 17, 8 and 2. &nbsp; Current occupation/employer: Retired from banking industry in 2000 &nbsp; List employment history (past 20 years): Bank of America, 1964-2000; last position, branch manager, Shafter Pacific Gas &amp; Electric, 2000-2004; consultant on charitable giving Mayor and councilmember, Shafter City Council Professional licenses: None &nbsp; How long have you lived in the jurisdiction you seek election? &nbsp; Political offices you have held: Member, Shafter City Council, 1996 to present. Also served as mayor and am currently mayor pro-tem. &nbsp; Political offices you have sought: Elected to Shafter City Council, 1996, 2000, 2004 &nbsp; Board memberships/community activities: Vice chair, California High Speed Rail Authority; board member, Bakersfield College Foundation; community advisory member, Bakersfield Adult School; past president, Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; past board member, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation; member, Shafter Kiwanis Club &nbsp; Education: High school graduate; some college &nbsp; Campaign manager: Bob Sanders &nbsp; Campaign committee members: &nbsp; State or Federal campaign ID number: FPPC ID# 1292679 &nbsp; Campaign consultant: Richie Ross &nbsp; List all criminal convictions or pleas in this county and others (Include year): N/A &nbsp; 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): N/A Here's the filled-out questionnaire from Fran Florez, the Democrat from Shafter running for the 30th Assembly District post held now by termed out Nicole Parra, D-Hanford. Florez is up against Republican Danny Gilmore of Hanford, whose questionnaire is posted below this one. Name:&nbsp; Fran Florez Office sought:&nbsp; 30th Assembly District &nbsp; Web site address: Under construction Date and place of birth: 1943; Bakersfield Spouse&rsquo;s name: Ray Florez &nbsp; Number of children and ages: Son, Dean, 45; daughter, Kris, 40; three grandchildren ages 17, 8 and 2. &nbsp; Current occupation/employer: Retired from banking industry in 2000 &nbsp; List employment history (past 20 years): Bank of America, 1964-2000; last position, branch manager, Shafter Pacific Gas &amp; Electric, 2000-2004; consultant on charitable giving Mayor and councilmember, Shafter City Council Professional licenses: None &nbsp; How long have you lived in the jurisdiction you seek election? &nbsp; Political offices you have held: Member, Shafter City Council, 1996 to present. Also served as mayor and am currently mayor pro-tem. &nbsp; Political offices you have sought: Elected to Shafter City Council, 1996, 2000, 2004 &nbsp; Board memberships/community activities: Vice chair, California High Speed Rail Authority; board member, Bakersfield College Foundation; community advisory member, Bakersfield Adult School; past president, Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; past board member, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation; member, Shafter Kiwanis Club &nbsp; Education: High school graduate; some college &nbsp; Campaign manager: Bob Sanders &nbsp; Campaign committee members: &nbsp; State or Federal campaign ID number: FPPC ID# 1292679 &nbsp; Campaign consultant: Richie Ross &nbsp; List all criminal convictions or pleas in this county and others (Include year): N/A &nbsp; 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): N/A en-us Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:19:53 PDT <p>Sounds fine.&nbsp; A little skimpy on education but experience is sometimes more valuable than a college degree.&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303583 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303583 <p>Sounds fine.&nbsp; A little skimpy on education but experience is sometimes more valuable than a college degree.&nbsp;</p> <p>From what I know of Fran from growing up in Shafter is she&nbsp;appears to&nbsp;be&nbsp;a decent lady.&nbsp;I don't know why she would want to start rolling arounf in the mud now.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303635 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303635 <p>From what I know of Fran from growing up in Shafter is she&nbsp;appears to&nbsp;be&nbsp;a decent lady.&nbsp;I don't know why she would want to start rolling arounf in the mud now.</p> <p>Boredom probably Witbee.</p> <p>Although I don't know why since she lives in Shafter, gateway to the rose capital of America. ;)</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303717 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303717 <p>Boredom probably Witbee.</p> <p>Although I don't know why since she lives in Shafter, gateway to the rose capital of America. ;)</p> <p>Almost 40 years in the banking industry should give her an edge when it comes to the economic issues.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303747 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303747 <p>Almost 40 years in the banking industry should give her an edge when it comes to the economic issues.</p> <p>Wonder if any of her kids has thought about going into politics.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303749 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303749 <p>Wonder if any of her kids has thought about going into politics.</p> <p>I know Fran and I can tell you she is of very strong character and beyond reproach.&nbsp; I think she will be a better representative than her son, Dean (not that he is doing a bad job).&nbsp; I am a Republican, but would definitely vote for her because she is the best person for the job.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303750 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303750 <p>I know Fran and I can tell you she is of very strong character and beyond reproach.&nbsp; I think she will be a better representative than her son, Dean (not that he is doing a bad job).&nbsp; I am a Republican, but would definitely vote for her because she is the best person for the job.</p> <p>That is high praise coming from an opposing party member.</p> <p>You must be one of those real conservatives Driller, not the fake ones in office now. LOL</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303842 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303842 <p>That is high praise coming from an opposing party member.</p> <p>You must be one of those real conservatives Driller, not the fake ones in office now. LOL</p> <p>I also have known her for decades and witbee is right, she is a very fine lady and I also have much respect for Dean.  I really don't know where she stands on local issues but I she is honest and I feel her decisions would be based on what is right and wrong and not what is best for her career.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303888 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/politicsanyone/32893/#c_303888 <p>I also have known her for decades and witbee is right, she is a very fine lady and I also have much respect for Dean.  I really don't know where she stands on local issues but I she is honest and I feel her decisions would be based on what is right and wrong and not what is best for her career.</p>