Upper Milford Man Announces Bid for Board of Supervisors

Republican James R. Krippe, a resident of Upper Milford Township for 22 years, recently threw his hat into the ring in the race for Upper Milford Township supervisor.

In a prepared statement announcing his candidacy, Krippe said that he has been interested in running for the Upper Milford Township Board of Supervisors for many years and that his recent retirement from a 40-year career in the construction industry made possible his current bid for the office.

Recently, Krippe was appointed by the Board of Supervisors to the Upper Milford Township Emergency Management Operations Committee. The purpose of this committee is to draft step-by-step plans for the many types of emergencies that can happen throughout the township.

Krippe has earned certificates from Thomas Nelson Community College in Virginia for Construction Project Management; Pennsylvania State University in areas related to fire service, emergency planning, hazardous material handling, vehicle rescue and emergency medical technician training, and PPL Fire Training School for electrical emergencies. He has had formal training in the interpretation of Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and International Construction Codes. He has gained automotive and mechanical knowledge while working for several racing divisions and teams in NASCAR.

Before moving to the Lehigh Valley, Krippe served as chairman for the West Hazleton Borough Zoning Board, as a deputy fire chief, and also worked for the street department during emergency weather conditions.

Krippe has been married to his wife, Michele, for 22 years and has an 11-year-old son.