STOCKTON – San Joaquin County Supervisor Robert Rickman has secured former Chief Executive Officer of the Tracy Chamber of Commerce, Maria Valenzuela, to serve as the District 5 Board Aide. 

Her assignments will vary as needed, but her primary task will be representing the Supervisor in the Escalon and Ripon areas.

 “Maria’s knowledge and experience of working with small businesses, the community, city and county officials, will be a tremendous asset to the residents of District 5 and San Joaquin County,” Rickmann said. “ Her commitment to innovation, growth, and collaboration will inspire new opportunities and continued excellence.

 The 5th District covers south San Joaquin County, and includes Escalon, Mountain House, Ripon, Tracy, and associated unincorporated areas.  

“As the San Joaquin County 5th District Supervisor, my priorities are to address the rising cost of living, develop common sense solutions for homelessness, reduce traffic congestion, expand economic development and opportunity, and ensure our neighborhoods are safe,” Rickman noted on the county’s website.