Jim Ortega, a Folsom Planning Commissioner and career law enforcement official, has announced his campaign for Folsom City Council District 4 in the November 2024 election.
In announcing his campaign, Ortega stated “My wife and I have lived in Folsom for almost 17 years. We raised our kids here and have worked hard to give back and play a part in helping this community thrive.
Throughout my career in law enforcement, I worked to keep our families, businesses, neighborhoods and community safe. I am running for City Council to take that experience and put it to work making local government work better for our residents.”
Ortega is launching his campaign with several key endorsements from current and former elected leaders, including Assemblyman Josh Hoover, Folsom City Councilmember Rosario Rodriguez, Sacramento County Supervisor Roberta MacGlashan (ret.), Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones (ret.), Sacramento County Sheriff John McGinness (ret.), Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert (ret.).
Ortega served with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office from 1988 to 2017, including 11 years in field services as a patrol deputy, sergeant, and lieutenant. From 2017 through 2020, Jim served as the chief of police for the Placerville Police Department.
Ortega currently serves on the Folsom Planning Commission, making sure that new development balances the need for growth with protecting the quality of life and character of our neighborhoods. Jim has been a member of the Rotary Club of Folsom since 2015, a previous member and board member of the Active 20-30 of Sacramento #1, and a board member of the Northern California Peace Officers Association.
Ortega earned his Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from California State University, Sacramento.
Ortega is running for the Folsom City Council, District 4 seat in November 2024. For more information, please visit www.JimOrtega.org.
