Council candidate: Eric Gavin

Name: Eric Gavin

Campaign Website: http://www.gavinforupland.com/

Age: 37

Occupation: Vice President of Software Development for Bay Cities Bank in Tampa, FL. I work from home.

Lived in the city: 15 years.

Married: Yes, to Cindy Gavin for 15 years.

Children: One 14-year-old son.

Education: I have no college education.

Have you ever run for or held elected office before and if so when and what office?: No.

Appointed offices, community organizations: I have been the President of my home owner's association and Cubmaster of Pack 614 in the local cub scouts. I am an elder at my congregation.

Why you are running for this office: We all love living in Upland. But recent events have shocked us and left us wondering about the future of our beloved city. I am a staunch seeker of the truth and a huge believer in transparency of government, and an open democracy. Having worked in Information Technology for over 20 years, I want to use my technology background, optimism, and willingness to ask tough questions in order to put Upland back on the right track. I can draw the citizens and the government of Upland closer together to better understand and solve the problems that lay before us.