Orange City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Albert "AJ" Ricci
Candidate for City Council District 1
Albert "AJ" Ricci is running for Orange City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jonathan St. Clair, Brandy Romero and Ernie Glasgow.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayReal estate agent and vice chair of the city's Traffic Commission; president of the Downtown Merchant's Association for 2025/2026. Holds a political science degree from Chapman University.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- City of Orange Businessman
- Endorsed by
- Councilmembers Jon Dumitru, John Gyllenhammer and Denis Bilodeau, Assemblymember Phillip Chen, Supervisor Don Wagner, Sheriff Don Barnes, the Orange County GOP, and others listed on his site AJ Ricci campaign site
- Campaign website
- www.votericci.com
Councilmembers Dumitru, Gyllenhammer and Bilodeau are listed as endorsers on AJ Ricci's campaign site. AJ Ricci campaign site
Where Albert "AJ" Ricci stands: positions on the record
Sales tax1 sourced position
Spoke in opposition at the June 2026 meeting where the council placed the sales tax measure on the ballot, citing the council's inconsistent objectives.
Own statementOrange City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 special meeting · Jun 3, 2026
Car rebate1 sourced position
Submitted a written comment opposing the vehicle incentive program before the August 2026 council vote.
Own statementOrange City Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026
Accountability1 sourced position
Candidate statement filed with the Orange County Registrar of Voters
His ballot statement calls for transparency, efficiency and accountability at City Hall.
“Orange needs Transparency, Efficiency, and Accountability.”
Own statementAlbert "AJ" Ricci
Budget1 sourced position
His campaign site proposes presenting the city budget in plain language with visuals and interactive dashboards.
Own statementAJ Ricci campaign site
City services1 sourced position
His campaign site proposes using AI and smart technology to speed up city services and streamlining permitting for businesses.
“It means using AI and smart technology to speed up city services, cut waste, and make it easier for you to get things done.”
Own statementAJ Ricci campaign site
Chapman University1 sourced position
His campaign site proposes partnering with Chapman University's private-sector resources to reimagine underused city properties.
Own statementAJ Ricci campaign site
Parking1 sourced position
Spoke in support of the ordinance creating paid parking meter zones in the Old Towne Plaza area (February 2025).
Own statementOrange City Council minutes, Feb. 25, 2025 · Feb 25, 2025
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