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Rafael Ortega

Board Member · Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board

Serves or has served in 1 government: Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board

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Star Tribune

Ramsey County Board Chair Rafael Ortega, a commissioner since 1994 and a longtime member of the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board, announced he will not seek reelection to the county board in 2026.

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Star Tribune

Ramsey County voters will choose a new District 5 commissioner to succeed longtime board member Rafael Ortega, who is retiring after roughly three decades on the board.

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Trista Martinson
  • Served with on Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board, current
Anna Hotz
  • Served with on Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board, current
Tom Ingemann
  • Served with on Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board, current
Kelly Miller
  • Served with on Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board, current
Karla Bigham
  • Served with on Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board, current
Fran Miron
  • Served with on Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board, current
Mary Jo McGuire
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Current employer or business: Ramsey County

Occupation as filed: Ramsey County Commissioner

Ramsey County Commissioner and R&E Board member; listed present (joined partway through) at the August 27, 2026 board meeting.

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  1. R&E Board Meeting Minutes, August 27, 2026 (in Sept. 24, 2026 Board Packet) — Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (recyclingandenergy.org) (checked 2026-09-20)

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