Sonoma RCPA
David Torres-Ripperda currently serves as the Director of Projects and Programming at the Sonoma County Transportation Authority and Regional Climate Protection Authority, overseeing project development, fund programming, and financial management functions. Previous experience includes the role of Manager of Capital Programs at the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, where responsibilities involved administering the $1.3 billion Valley Rail Program. Prior positions at the San Joaquin Council of Governments included Associate Regional Planner, managing significant highway improvements and project studies. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from California State University-Sacramento.
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Sonoma RCPA
The Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA) was formed in 2009 through locally sponsored State legislation to coordinate countywide climate protection efforts among Sonoma County’s nine cities and multiple county agencies. The RCPA coordinates climate protection activities countywide and performs a variety of important related functions including advocacy, project management, planning, finance, grant administration, and research.