Ripon City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Dean D.
Uecker
Dean D. Uecker, the incumbent, is running for Ripon City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Frank L. Madrigal
- 02Michael RestucciaIncumbent
- 03Dean D. UeckerYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Dean D. Uecker is Ripon's vice mayor and has served on the City Council for 20 years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Two of five council seats are on the ballot: the terms of Dean D. Uecker and Michael Restuccia end in November 2026. City of Ripon
On the record: Dean D. Uecker
4 sourced01Roads and development agreements1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Lennar Homes agreement amendment for the Fulton Avenue extension, up to $756,092, and 17 homes (passed 5-0, October 2025).
Council voteRipon City Council minutes, October 14, 2025 · Oct 14, 2025
02Development fees1 sourced position
Voted yes on the 2026 San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan development fee resolution (passed 5-0, October 2025).
Council voteRipon City Council minutes, October 14, 2025 · Oct 14, 2025
03Land use and zoning1 sourced position
Was excused from the vote on rezoning two West Main Street office properties; his Farmers Insurance office is in the complex (December 2025).
Council voteManteca Bulletin · Dec 12, 2025
04Endorsements1 sourced position
Endorsed Jacob Naven for Manteca mayor, citing Naven's business experience, leadership and commitment to the community.
Own statementManteca Bulletin · Mar 10, 2026
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