I listen to our hardworking citizens and always fight for Troutdale.
Troutdale is a beautiful city with a desirable location and unique history.
A little about Dave Ripma. I work as a patent attorney for a high tech company in Vancouver, Washington. My education includes a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Georgetown University in Washington DC. After working elsewhere for several years, I moved to Troutdale in 1989 and fell in love with our town and its people. With a keen interest in history, and because I bought an old house, I quickly got involved with the Troutdale Historical Society. I found I loved volunteering and working with great people, which then led to more volunteering with the City of Troutdale on numerous committees, Including Planning, Budget, and Parks. During my first term on the Troutdale Planning Commission I decided to take the next step of running for Troutdale City Council. I’ve been elected to serve as one of your councilors for over 20 years and gained invaluable knowledge and experience. It’s important for your mayor to know and understand our past and current events, challenges, and opportunities ahead; I am uniquely qualified and want to help our wonderful Troutdale be the best it can be: safe, green, vibrant, and retain its small-town charm. Please, vote, and for Troutdale Mayor, vote Dave Ripma. Thanks, Dave I have served on the Troutdale City Council, off and on, for 25 years. I also volunteered on the Troutdale Planning Commission and as a member of the Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee.
J. Sanchez
I am a patent lawyer currently employed at a high-tech research & development lab. I own a small business and previously worked as a research engineer. My education includes a law degree from Georgetown University and an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Michigan.
I co-chaired the Troutdale 100 Year Celebration Committee, which planned both our centennial celebration and the arch.
I chaired the Troutdale Centennial Arch Monument Committee
In 2006 I was named Troutdale's Citizen of the Year.
Governors Kulongoski and Kitzhaber appointed and reappointed me to the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (I served 2000-2008 and was chair in 2007-2008).
From 2008 to 2017 I served on the Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, appointed by governors Kulongoski and Kitzhaber.
I currently represent Troutdale on the Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District, which is a regional agency dealing with the Columbia South Shore levee system.
For 10 years I represented Troutdale, Fairview and Wood Village on the Metro Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC). I know Metro and it processes well.
For 12 years I represented Troutdale on the East Multnomah County
Transportation Committee, which deals with county and regional road issues in East County.