Friends of Rick Bartee for Roseville City CouncilCampaign ID #1486514

Meet Rick Bartee

Rick Bartee is a longtime Roseville resident and devoted public servant with decades of executive leadership and real-world experience serving communities.

Rick spent 34 years with the Phoenix Fire Department before serving as fire chief for the City of Roseville from 2015 until his retirement in 2024. He led teams through complex emergencies, oversaw departmental budgets, and built strong partnerships across departments and with the community. He is known for steady leadership, calm judgment, and making thoughtful decisions that protect essential services.

Beyond Roseville, Rick has held regional and national leadership roles focused on emergency preparedness and coordinated response, working closely with state and federal partners. These experiences strengthened his commitment to planning ahead, managing public resources responsibly, and ensuring communities are ready for growth and change.

Rick is running for Roseville City Council to protect the city’s quality of life, champion fiscal responsibility, support smart growth, and ensure city government remains transparent, efficient, and accountable to residents. Above all, he is guided by a commitment to service and to Roseville, the place he proudly calls home.

Rick and his wife, Jennifer, live in Roseville with their family and service Goldendoodle, Liberty.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Public Safety and Emergency Management, Grand Canyon University
Executive Leaders Program, Center for Homeland Defense and Security,Naval Postgraduate School

Experience

City of Phoenix Fire Department, 1981-2015
City of Roseville Fire Department, Chief, 2015–2024
Western Placer Chiefs Association, President, 2015-2024
CalFire Chiefs Association, Area Director, 2020-2025
Roseville Public Safety Foundation, Board Member, 2025-Present
Texas A&M Engineer Extension Service-TEEX, Adjunct Instructor, 2003-Present
FEMA Urban Search and Rescue, Blue Team Leader, 1994-Present
FEMA Urban Search and Rescue, National Task Force Representative, 2012-2020

Critical FEMA Response

9/11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Champlain Towers South Apartment Collapse, 2021
Maui/Lahaina Wildfires, 2023
Hurricane Helene, 2024
Kerrville, Texas Floods, 2025
Priorities

Rick’s Vision for Roseville

Public Safety

Roseville is a safe community, and my priority is to protect that standard. Planning responsibly for the future means supporting well-trained first responders, maintaining proven safety infrastructure, and making decisions based on what works best for Roseville. Public safety should remain steady and guided by experience, preparation, and long-term thinking.

Fiscal Responsibility

Fiscal responsibility is about more than balancing budgets. It means making smart, strategic investments, using taxpayer dollars efficiently, and protecting essential services while planning for the future. Through diligent budgeting, responsible oversight, and data-informed decision-making, Roseville can maintain high service levels and long-term sustainability without unnecessary spending.

Smart Growth

Roseville’s future depends on thoughtful, sustainable growth. Growth should happen in ways that ensure the city can support services, plan responsibly, and remain financially stable over time. With careful planning, Roseville can grow in a balanced way that supports today’s residents while protecting the city’s long-term health.

Infrastructure Investment

Infrastructure is a long-term responsibility that requires consistent planning and investment. My priority is maintaining roads, managing water systems responsibly, and supporting public facilities like our parks, libraries and trails through coordinated funding and grants. Taking care of infrastructure today prevents higher costs tomorrow and protects essential services for residents.

Quality of Life

Quality of life is shaped by how well a city functions every day. My focus is on the basics residents rely on, including safe neighborhoods, dependable services, and well-maintained streets and parks. When the city government operates effectively, residents feel the difference in their daily lives.

Transparency

City government can be complex, especially when it comes to funding projects through grants, general funds, and partnerships. I believe serving the community includes helping residents understand how decisions are made and how public dollars are used. Clear, straightforward communication builds trust and leads to better conversations about Roseville’s future.

Public Safety
Fiscal Responsibility
Smart Growth
Infrastructure Investment
Quality of Life
Transparency