John VanBlaricom (Morton City Council Position 5, Washington, candidate 2025)

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John VanBlaricom

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Morton City Council Position 5

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Retired

John VanBlaricom ran for election to the Morton City Council Position 5 in Washington. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

VanBlaricom completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

John VanBlaricom provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 13, 2025:

• Birth date: April 18, 1971
• High school: Billings West HS
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Retired
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Transparency Now

Elections

General election

General election for Morton City Council Position 5

Jason Knutson and John VanBlaricom ran in the general election for Morton City Council Position 5 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Jason Knutson (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	John VanBlaricom (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign themes

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Just an ordinary blue collar citizen not groomed into politics. John vanblaricom has been a resident of the Pacific Northwest his entire adult life and in Morton for nearly a decade. Patriotic and protective values were taught by his Vietnam veteran father and instilled a vigilant tenacity to fight for what’s right and just for the greater safety of our direct community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• First priority is to bring transparency where possible to the operations of our city.
• Public safety is of utmost priority in all matters. Focusing efforts on strengthening police presence and awareness on a more consistent basis.
• To resist divisive elements that may corrode the unity of our community.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Transparency and fraud detection.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to God and try to follow the example set by Jesus Christ.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Their relatability to the citizen. Being sincere and selfless in their motivations.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be a genuine representation of the will of the people and the best interest of the community as a whole.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To be remembered for only wanting to help.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember Ronald Reagan getting shot and then being such an amazing leader that he took the time to send me a thank you letter after having sent him a get well card.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

NewsPaper route delivery. Childhood

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