Jorge Barragan for South Ogden City Council

Why Vote Jorge Barragan for South Ogden City Council? “Why would you add this to your plate?” That has been the question I have heard the most since declaring my candidacy for South Ogden City Council, but before I get to that, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I was raised in Clinton, Utah by two wonderful parents that migrated from Guerrero, Mexico. Growing up, I was taught that you can achieve anything you set your mind to and I would see that displayed in my father who has a very entrepreneurial mindset. When I was in the second grade he bought a tortilla factory. In the summers, we would sleep in the factory and wake up at 4 AM to help bag the tortillas so we could deliver them to the stores before they opened. I learned from a very young age how to work hard. I remember doing countless jobs of sheet rock, lawn care in the hot summers to help support our family of seven. My father now runs “Barragan Tires” in Syracuse, Utah. If there is one thing I learned from my parents it is to not shy away from the HARD work. I am the father of four beautiful girls (ages 6, 4, 3, & 10 months old). After serving an ecclesiastical mission I came home and fell in love with my best friend from high school. We were married in 2011. I currently work as an Enterprise Account Executive selling software. I am very passionate about golf (though I’m horrible at it) pickleball, and flying my drone. (when I can find the time) So… “why would I want to add this to my plate?” After life took my family to St. George for two years we decided to head back north. We moved in with a family friend and tried to decide where our future home would be. We looked from South Weber to Bountiful, but I had a nagging feeling that I needed to serve more. I needed to be doing more. I didn’t know what that meant, but I had a feeling to look in the South Ogden Area. The first home we toured was on Bel Mar Drive. We immediately fell in love and put an offer on the home. It didn’t take long for us to not only fall in love with our home but also the people around us. I quickly had opportunities to help out my neighbors and found how much I loved to serve. I want to raise my children in South Ogden for a very long time. So with that desire, another nagging feeling came along… that I had more to do. I do believe that everything I have done in my life has led me to this point and I couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity. Here are a few things I want for the City of South Ogden: 1. Empower and support local business 2. Develop a city where we can continue to be proud to live 3. Support the senior citizens in our community and make sure they are appreciated This year there are three open seats for city council. Nine people will be running. We will be having a Primary Election on August 13th. I want South Ogden City to know I am here to serve you and will fight for you. I need your vote come August 13th. If you have any questions or concerns, please call my cell at anytime, (801)814-8906 or email me at Barragan4citycouncil@gmail.com. Please be sure to follow me on Facebook @jorgebarraganforcitycouncil for any updates. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope to be a future member of your South Ogden City Council.