Another Folsom resident is tossing their hat in the ring for a seat on Folsom City Council in the upcoming November election.
According to a campaign press release and announcement, Justin Raithel, “a dedicated small business owner, community volunteer, and proven leader, proudly announces his candidacy for Folsom City Council District 2.”
As a founding member of Folsom’s Community Service Day, Raithel has chaired the Steering Committee for the last three years, embodying his steadfast dedication to community improvement. Additionally, he initiated the Neighbors Helping Seniors program, aiding seniors in preparing their homes for winter weather, demonstrating his proactive approach to community service, the announcement continued. Raithel’s campaign has already been endorsed by Folsom’s Mayor Mike Kozlowski and expects to announce further key endorsements in the weeks ahead.
Raithel’s leadership extends to his role as President of the Rotary Club of Folsom, where he has spearheaded transformative projects to enhance Folsom’s trails and parks. His outstanding contributions were recognized in 2020 when he was named Volunteer of the Year by the Folsom Chamber of Commerce.
With a strong advocacy for walkable neighborhoods, safe school routes, and support for local businesses, Raithel has worked with city and county staff to eliminate excess regulations, helping create better paying jobs and lower prices for consumers. On Folsom’s Planning Commission, Justin has fought for increased connections to open spaces and preservation of our heritage oak trees. He also has served on Folsom’s Historic District Commission helping to preserve our unique historic district.
Justin currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Symmetry for Health and is a partner in a startup medical software company he co-founded after completing the UC-Davis Coding Bootcamp. Justin is recently engaged and lives with his fiancé and her two incredible children in Briggs Ranch.
To learn more about Justin Raithel’s vision for Folsom and to show your support, join him at Gaslight in Historic Folsom on April 30th from 5:30 to 7:30 for his campaign kick-off announcement. You can also visit justinraithel.com for further information.
Paid for by Justin Raithel for Folsom City Council 2024