DAVE RIPMA
OCCUPATION: Patent Lawyer
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Research Engineer; Regulatory Consultant
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Georgetown University , JD; University of Michigan, BS Electrical Engineering
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Troutdale City Council; Troutdale Planning Commission; Oregon Energy Facitlity Siting Council; Troutdale 100 Year Celebration Committee; Hanford Cleanup Advisory Board; Metro Policy Advisory Committee; East Multnomah County Transportation Committee
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, Troutdale will, 30 years from now, remain a beautiful place to live.
In 15 years on the City Council I have encouraged growth and development that complements what is best in Troutdale and will do the same as mayor. My other priorities are:
Fully support the Troutdale Police Department. Government's first duty is to protect its citizens.
Preserve greenspaces and acquire land for parks and open space as it becomes available. Keep Troutdale Green.
Support a regional library in Troutdale. Troutdale needs and deserves a library and the city should fully support the county process.
Market Troutdale to good development prospects and bring businesses to our downtown and new Riverfront Renewal areas.
Troutdale has enjoyed great leadership from Mayor Thalhofer and our all-volunteer council. The citizens have been well served by not having full-time politicians. I work as a patent lawyer, but in my 16 years on the city council I also volunteered as President and Board Member of the Troutdale Historical Society, served on two governor-appointed state commissions, two Metro committees, the 100 Year Celebration Committee, and was named Troutdale's Citizen of the Year in 2006. I am ready to serve as Mayor.
Endorsed by:
Paul Thalhofer, Troutdale Mayor
Douglas Daoust, Troutdale Council President
Norm Thomas, Troutdale Councilor
VOTE • DAVE RIPMA FOR MAYOR
(This information furnished by Dave Ripma for Mayor)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.