Vicki Orrico Tuesday, March 10 launched her campaign for Bellevue City Council. She has not determined which of the seats up this fall she will seek.

Orrico is active in the community and has served as Chair of the Bellevue Planning Commission.

In a press release, she said that as Bellevue has grown dramatically, she “has been working to ensure we have strong neighborhoods, efficient use of our land and resources, a good environment for our businesses, and sufficient infrastructure to allow us to function smoothly.”

A former municipal attorney, working on regional growth management issues, Orrico is a Trustee of Bellevue Community College and has worked to help BCC become a four year college. She has served in several leadership roles with Overlake Hospital Foundation, and is also a leader in the Center for Women & Democracy which mentors young women and celebrates the accomplishments of women locally.

“I feel I have rolled up my sleeves and taken on the tough assignments the City Council needed done,” Orrico said. “I think my combination of skills as a local municipal attorney, a land use decision-maker, a health care and education advocate as well as a proud, hard-working mom on the Somerset PTSA Board give me the background to hit the ground running.”

Orrico, who first ran for City Council four years ago, said “so much has changed over the past 20 years – I think it’s time more of our councilmembers change as well – the majority has served on the Bellevue City Council for over 10 years or longer.”

Deputy Mayor Claudia Balducci endorsed Orrico, saying “Vicki is an outstanding leader in our community. The City Council needs someone with her deep understanding, energy and commitment to the City.”

Orrico, her husband Brent Orrico, and their two children live in the Somerset area. She will be holding a kick off breakfast in early April.