Reelect David Ripma To The Troutdale City Council
Troutdale is a beautiful city with a desirable location and unique history. I care about Troutdale and its citizens and, as we grow, will work to preserve our livability. Our challenge is to manage growth carefully by attracting quality development. New businesses and homes should complement what is good and replace what isn't. By deciding now what is important, Troudale will, 30 years from now, remain a beautiful place to live.
I have volunteered for Troutdale for over 20 years. For the last four years I have served on the Troutdale City Council. Before that I was Chair of the Troutdale Planning Commission and a member of the Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee, and served on the City Council before that. I have always been independent, representing only the people who elected me.
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"Unlike my opponent, I do not take campaign contributions from anyone with business before the City of Troutdale." |
My other qualifications and experience include:
- I am a patent lawyer currently employed at a high-tech research lab in Camas. 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.
- 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).
- Since 2008, I have been a member of the Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, appointed by governors Kulongoski and Kitzhaber.
- 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 issued in East County.
- In 2006 I was named Troutdale's Citizen of the Year.
The Troutdale Council is facing important decisions which affect city finances and our future livability. Citizens know I am always guided by what's best for Troutdale. I have the experience and background to make the hard decisions, and to always ask questions and consider issues carefully.
My position on important issues Troutdale faces in 2014:
- Ensuring public safety in Troutdale is my number one priority. Whether the Sheriff or Troutdale Police patrol our city, they have my support.
The council is conducting an open process, which I fully support, to decide what to do about city hall. We currently lease space in a commercial building. I favor giving serious consideration to rehabilitating and reusing Troutdale's old city hall, if economically feasible. Troutdale already owns the building and land - it will cost less than building new or leasing, and the building is part of Troutdale history.
- Troutdale should keep local control of our parks and Municipal Court. We should not give our parks to a new taxing district being proposed. Troutdale has the best park system in the region and our citizens have always support our parks. Let's keep local control.
- Troutdale's Municipal Court helps us maintain our quality of life by allowing us to enforce our ordinances locally. It does it without cost to the taxpayers because Troutdale's court takes in about the same revenue each year as it costs to run. If the Municipal Court is closed, Troutdale would have to rely on the Multnomah County District Attorney's office to enforce our ordinances in county court. A busy county DA's office could not be expected to provide the service Troutdale provides itself.
- Market Troutdale to attract good development. We should encourage high-quality business and housing development. I have always supported quality development in Troutdale, like the north side of downtown, Edgefield, and Troutdale's excellent concept plan proposed by Eastwinds and adopted by the council for the Riverfront Renewal site north of downtown.
As a city councilor, I represent all citizens of Troutdale. I have demonstrated my willingness and ability to work with the members of the city council and the mayor to help get things done. That is why I have received the number of endorsements I have, from people involved in a diversity of organizations and businesses in Troutdale.
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Troutdale 100 Year Celebration – Oct 07
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Rail Depot Museum Caboose |
Hsrlow House Museum |
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"One of my favorite accomplishments was working with Union Pacific RR to get the caboose donated to the Troutdale Historical Society and delivered to Depot Park."
~ David Ripma
Please join the following supporters, who work for Troutdale's businesses and volunteer for greenspace and preservation groups and government, and reelect David Ripma.
- Tanney Staffenson - Chair, Troutdale Budget Committee & member, Troutdale Planning Commission
- Brian Sheets - Vice Chair, Troutdale Budget Committee & member, Troutdale Planning Commission
- Zach Hudson - Chair, Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee & member, Troutdale Budget Committee
- Marv Woidyla - Member, Troutdale Planning Commission
- Rich Allen - Troutdale City Councilor
- Glenn White - Troutdale City Councilor
- Marilee Thompson - Troutdale Historical Society Treasurer & member, Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee
- Jean Ice - Board member, Troutdale Historical Society & Real Estate Broker
- Max Maydew - President, Maydew & Company
- John Lowell - Member, Troutdale Budget Committee; Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee & Troutdale Historic Landmarks Commission
- Audrey Lowell - Member, Troutdale Historic Landmarks Commission
REELECT √ COUNCILOR DAVID RIPMA
Video Replays Of The Troutdale Candidates Debates Are Available From MetroEast Community Media
- The League of Women Voters Candidate Forum are available on Comcast Channel 22 at the following times:
- October 15th at 3:30 pm
- October 20th at 7:30 pm
- October 30th at 4:00 pm
- On demand replays will be available at metroeast.peg.tv starting October 15th.
- The East Metro Economic Alliance Troutdale Candidates Debate will be shown on Comcast Channel 22 at the following times:
- October 21th at 12:30 pm
- October 25th at 1:00 pm
- October 29th at 6:00 pm
- On-demand replays will be available at metroeast.peg.tv beginning on October 21st.