The City of Stevenson partnered with Tripepi Smith to lead community outreach and education efforts for the Stevenson Utility Rate Reduction, Street Repair and Infrastructure Investment Proposition. The proposition asked Stevenson voters to consider approval of a retail sales and use tax measure to address essential street and infrastructure improvements.
Stevenson voters approved the proposition during the February 2025 Special Election. The approved 10-year 0.3% (three cents of every 10 dollars) sales and use tax will now fund the Stevenson Transportation Benefit District, which was established in August 2024 to prioritize key street repairs, road pavings and other critical infrastructure projects.
Senior Business Analyst Sydni Overly led the project, with support from Business Analyst Valerie Nevarez as project manager. Senior Graphic Designer Sean Talbot designed two custom informational mailers that were sent to residents outlining the proposition’s potential impact. Junior Videographer Audrin Baghaie also created an educational animated video about the proposition.
“Empowering communities with clear and accessible information is at the heart of what we do,” said Sydni. “Our team worked closely with the City of Stevenson to ensure residents had the resources they needed to understand the ballot proposition and feel confident in their vote.”
About the City of Stevenson
Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, the City of Stevenson is a welcoming and vibrant community in southwest Washington. As the county seat of Skamania County, Stevenson is known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities and commitment to preserving its small-town charm while planning for sustainable growth.
About Tripepi Smith
Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, aerial imagery, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith’s diverse clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Calabasas, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Grover Beach, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Malibu, City of Napa, City of Palmdale, City of Paramount, City of Tracy, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, West Coast Arborists, Scripps College, Blind Children’s Center and Climatec.
