Larry Wahl has lived in Chico since 1945, when his parents, Lester and Ethel, relocated the Wahl family. He attended school here in Chico and graduated from California State University, Chico, with additional post-graduate work at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

Wahl married Mary Fanno, a native of Chico, and they have five children. He joined the United States Navy and led a distinguished career as a Commander until his retirement in 1988.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, Wahl flew 178 aircraft carrier based combat missions and has over 3500 hours as a pilot. He was the Director of Aircraft Operations and Maintenance for over 300 high performance aircraft. During the Reagan Presidency, Wahl was the Liaison Officer for "Western White House" aircraft operations. He was the Airport Operations Director for a major southern Calfornia airport. He designed and implemented the operations and training program for Harrier Jump Jet and Aircraft Carrier Operations for the Spanish Navy. He served as an exchange pilot with the US Marine Corps for three years testing, evaluating and training new pilots in early Harrier Vertical Take Off and Landing Jet.

Larry and Mary now own and operate three UPS stores in Chico. Their children are grown, married, and have children of their own.

Larry Wahl has served Chico for eight years as a member of the Chico City Council. He is the former Chairman of the Chico City Planning Commission. He serves on the Chico Salvation Army Advisory Board. He was appointed by the Chico City Council to the Special Events Task Force. He is an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He is a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church here in Chico.

Larry's hobbies include reading, trout fishing, and traveling. He also enjoys flying with his son, who has restored a NAVY T28C, which is the same Navy plane Larry Carrier Qualified in on the USS Lexington in 1966. He is an avid collector of vintage maps and old Northern California postcards.

Larry Wahl loves his family, his country, and he loves Chico. As you can easily see, he has worked HARD for all of the people and things he loves. Elect Larry Wahl to the Chico City Council so he can work hard for the Chico we all love.