Steven Rypp, Councillor for Town of Walkerville, has lived in Vale Park for over three years with his wife and daughter.

He is passionate about community engagement and is honoured to be able to service his local community.

Steven has extensive experience in how Local Government operates, as he has been a Councillor for over eight years in other Council areas.

Over his career, Steven has worked in both public and private sectors, including working in events and marketing, the hotel industry, and most recently as an Office Manager.

Steven also contributes to the local community through different volunteering opportunities.

Q&A with Steven

Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: I once appeared on the game show, ‘The Price is Right’, whilst on a University Exchange in America in 2010. It caused the organisers quite a lot of stress when I won a large ‘Digital Grill’ that they then had to work out how to ship to Australia!

Q: How long have you lived in the Town of Walkerville?
A: My wife and I moved to our home in Vale Park almost three years ago. However, my wife’s family have lived here for over 10 years, so I have been a frequent visitor to the area for some time.

Q: What is your favourite part or place within the Township?
A: As we have a young daughter, we love all the beautiful parks and reserves in the Town of Walkerville. We appreciate the way these have been looked after and upgraded over time.

Q: What is your key area of focus while on Council and what do you hope to achieve as part of this?
A: My key area of focus while on Council is to be a proactive listener and to keep engaged with our local community. From this, I hope to take what I’ve heard from you into Council meetings and to strongly advocate on your behalf.