Mayor Ray Masayko declined an interview for an article on his personal life. Here is a brief summary of biographical information:
Born: Dec. 6, 1944, Alexandria, Va.
Education: Mineral County High School, 1962; attended Western Nevada Community College and the University of Nevada, Reno.
Occupation: Carson City mayor; retired senior manager from Sierra Pacific Power Co., 25 years.
Previous public positions: Carson City mayor, 1996 to present; Nevada Association of Counties, first vice president, 1999 to 2000; Carson City Senior Citizens Center Advisory Council, 1985 to 1995
Other activities: Carson City Chamber of Commerce president, 1993 to 1994; Carson City citizen of the year 1991; Lions club, 1970 to 2000; Warren Engine Co. honorary member, 1996 to present.
Family: wife Dianne, four children and five grandchildren.