Council candidate: Steven Roppel

Name: Steven Roppel

Campaign Website: on Facebook at Steven Roppel for Upland City Council Member

Age: 51

Occupation: Real Estate Agent at Lee & Associates - Ontario, Commercial Real Estate Services specializing in sales and leasing of commercial office, retail, land, and investment properties in the Inland Empire. Recognized as Top 20 Real Estate Broker by CoStar Information Company.

Lived in the city: 23 years

Married: Yes to Debbie Roppel for more than 25 years.

Children: Two sons, Ryan and Ian.

Education: Licensed California Real Estate Broker Identification Number 01151111. Various college level courses leading to Real Estate Agent and Broker licenses and continuing education recognized by the State of California, Department of Real Estate. Bachelor of Business Administration, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio. Graduate of Mentor High School in Mentor, Ohio.

Have you ever run for or held elected office before and if so when and what office?: Elected and served on Home Owners' Association Board in 1990's.

Appointed offices, community organizations: Member of St. Anthony Catholic Parish in Upland. Eight years as AYSO Youth Coach and Referee, with my sons, at Upland's Cabrillo Park.

Why you are running for this office: My many years of practical business experience and good common sense and optimism can be put to good use for Upland. As a member of Upland's City Council, I will have the opportunity to give back for the time I have enjoyed living in this great city. Our residents should have open access, receiving information required for consideration of Upland's needs, assisting them to voice their opinions. Together we can restore the public's trust. Everyone should participate and vote so that Upland continues to be the City of Gracious Living.