Online Voters' Pamphlet
November 2004 General Election
City of Troutdale
Council, Position No. 2
 DAVID
RIPMA
OCCUPATION: Patent Lawyer
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Research Engineer; Regulatory
Consultant
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Georgetown University School
of Law – JD; University of Michigan – BS Electrical Engineering
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Troutdale City Council;
President, Troutdale Historical Society; Troutdale Planning Commission;
Troutdale Parks Advisory Board; Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council
(appointed by Kitzhaber, reappointed by Kulongoski)
Troutdale is facing the most serious budget crisis in decades. The
city must fund police and fire services, but the cost will climb significantly
if we lose our contract fire provider. Finding a way to pay for our
fire service will be the most difficult issue we will face in the next
few years.
Nevertheless, government’s first duty
is to protect its citizens. I support continued full funding for
the Troutdale Police Department. The Police are, and always have been,
my top priority.
Troutdale should preserve as much parkland
and green areas as we can. I support Keeping Troutdale Green.
We should take full advantage of regional bond money and other dedicated
funds to acquire land as it becomes available. There is less vacant
land every year. Parks and open space will be our most important legacy
to future generations.
Troutdale has programs that are a great value
for taxpayers. I support Troutdale’s popular Recreation Programs,
offered by our Community Services Department. They are excellent, and
recover most costs through modest fee charges.
I will continue to oppose outside controls
by state and regional agencies, whenever they do not benefit Troutdale.
We must fight aggressively for the right to direct future growth in
ways that are best for Troutdale. That includes actively participating
in the development of our remaining industrial land to ensure that what
is built benefits our citizens.
I will not accept campaign contributions from any person or organization
with business before the city. Such contributions create a serious conflict
of interest.
RE-ELECT DAVID RIPMA TO THE
TROUTDALE CITY COUNCIL.
(This information furnished by David Ripma)
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