Article Contributed on: 10/1/2008 3:47:43 PM
Gary Lasater is running for Parker town council and answered a questionnaire for YourHub.com. To read all of the candidate questionnaires,
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Name: Gary Lasater
Seat you are seeking: Parker town councilmember
Age: 57
Family: Married; 4 children / 2 girls - 2 boys
Occupation: CEO of international online financial services company
Hometown: Born: Salt Lake City, Utah, but consider Parker my hometown since I have lived here longer than any other place in my life (15 years).
Your Web site: www.garycares.com
Favorite local place to hang out: The Cherry Creek Trail throughout town.
What do you like most about living here?: The people who are so friendly, warm, educated, and caring.
Interests & hobbies: Collecting and restoring Datsun Roadsters and riding motorcycles.
Favorite TV show:
Ice Road Truckers
Favorite Web site: www.thecommerceguild.com
People who inspired you (and how): My grandfather who set me on the path of knowledge and challenge.
Red Skelton for the twinkle in the eye and love of people.
Walt Disney for looking at life through the eyes of a child.
How you have contributed to the community: I have served on the Clarke Farms HOA board for three years, was mayor of Parker for 8 ½ years, and currently serving on town council for nearly 4 years.
What are the biggest issues facing your constituency now: To ensure we continue developing the history of parker with the preservation park and education programs for our kids and residents, and the development of the civic center to ensure a strong regional presence and economic generator for the town.