My Record

Thoughts about public service

When first elected to City Council, I established these principles as the base of all my service on Council:

• Limited taxation
• Open and transparent decision making
• Clear priorities and staying true to them
• Disciplined government spending
• Practical problem solving

Over the years I’ve never wavered from any of them. And the reason I’ve found them so valuable is because I can apply them in good times or bad, times that are lean, and times that are flush. By believing in and practicing these principles:

• I’ve never had to put my finger to the wind.
• I’ve never had to recreate who I am.
• And I’ve never had to redefine what I stand for.

So this I guarantee: if privileged to continue to serve you and your city, I will stay true to these same principles — rock solid.

Because, in the end, it is all about trust. If you want to be trusted, you have to work to be trustworthy. Because, whether in our personal, professional, or political lives, trust is the only currency that should never be devalued. And I value your trust.

John de Triquet

You know I’m a very fortunate man. I’m fortunate to have had my wife, Carole, by my side for more than 50 years. I’m fortunate to have a wonderful daughter, Christine, and her husband, Frank. I’m fortunate to have a wonderful son, John.

I’m fortunate that I’m able to serve children in illness and in health.

And I’m fortunate to have been given the opportunity to serve alongside fine and dedicated colleagues. In spite of many challenges over the years, I believe we have been able to make some very positive differences in Chesapeake.

I sincerely appreciate your support, and I would be honored to continue serving you for another term.