Terry Kwast


Age: 
56
Occupation: 
Machine Shop Owner
Political experience: 
Three full terms and one partial tem on the Corcoran City Council including one term as Mayor of Corcoran. Nine years on the Board of Directors of Kings Waste and Recycling Authority including a term as Chairman. I also served a temporary term on the Kings County Planning Commission.
Education: 
A.S. degree in engineering from Fresno City College. Additional undergraduate classes in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Fresno State. 18 units short of graduation with B.S degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Family: 
Married to Debra for 35 years. Three adult children – Melanie, Ryan and Jeff
Endorsements: 
I have not actively sought endorsements from groups, especially special interest groups. I have sought, and welcome, personal endorsements from individuals. I will of course also welcome endorsements from special interest groups as well; however I will not make promises to them in order to secure such endorsements. I have attached an addendum that lists current endorsement list.
Why are you running?: 

I am not seeking the office because of any single issue or cause. I do not have a top three target list or even a top single issue that I think the county needs to address. As a candidate I think the focus should be on good management and leadership and not on the “cause of the day”. I have been active in community affairs and community service in Corcoran and Kings County for approximately the last 25 – 30 years. I have worked to improve the community – to make the community a better place to live and raise a family, and to improve economic conditions in order to provide better opportunities for our residents and to give people reasons to locate or remain in our area. I see the position of Supervisor as an opportunity to continue those efforts. I believe that I have made significant positive contributions to the community in the past and I believe that my experience in both private business and community service has prepared me well for the position of Supervisor.