Bringing Integrity and Transparency Back to the Orono City Council

Hello Orono

My name is Jacqueline Ricks and I am running for the Orono City Council. I aim to restore integrity and transparency to the council. It is crucial that we collaborate with neighboring cities, reassess the fire department situation, and bring civility back to our council

My Priorities

  • Civility

    I believe the behavior of the mayor and several of the council members has been abhorrent. Everyone should have a voice and that voice should be respected

  • Fire Department

    I feel the policy of creating an independent fire department is a frivolous one and will have a significant impact on our community. This is an important issue which demands community input.

  • Ethics and Accountability

    I believe that upholding high ethical standards is crucial for establishing and maintaining trust. As such, I will work to ensure that Orono City Councilmembers will avoid both real and perceived conflicts of interest to ensure we are fully in service to our residents.

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Orono Candidate Endorsements

I proudly endorse Bob Tunheim for Orono Mayor and Steve Persian for Orono City Council.

League of Women Voters Orono Candidate Forum

THANK YOU to the League of Women Voters Wayzata Plymouth Area MN who hosted a non-partisan candidate forum at Orono Public Schools providing an opportunity for Orono's mayoral candidates and all of the City Council candidates to engage with the community. The event was well attended, and the questions posed by attendees were thoughtful and insightful.

It was a privilege to participate in this democratic process.

An interview with an Orono resident…

Ten minutes to learn about my decision to run for Orono City Council, my thoughts on the Public Works building, the fire department, parks, property taxes, public comments, and civility in Orono.

Orono residents deserve to have their voices heard. If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

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