From Deseret News archives:
Ralph Becker bio
Two sons, Derek and Will; one granddaughter, Tiana
Education
B.A. in American civilization, University of Pennsylvania, 1973, cum laude
J.D., University of Utah, 1977
M.S. in geography (planning emphasis), University of Utah, 1982
Career
Fellow, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP, 1982-present)
Member, Utah State Bar, past co-chairman, Public Lands Commission, Natural Resources Section
Vice president, Bonneville Associates, 1978-81
Special assistant to executive director, Utah Department of Natural Resources and Energy, 1981-83 (Project BOLD coordinator)
Deputy director and state planning coordinator, Utah Office of Planning and Budget, 1983-85
Co-founder, owner, Bear West, 1985-present
Political and community service
Utah House Democratic leader and representative, Utah House of Representatives, 1997-2007
Salt Lake City Planning Commission, 1988-1996 (chairman for three years)
Member, Governor's Blue Ribbon Advisory Committee on Climate Change, 2007
Salt Lake City Housing Appeals and Advisory Board, 1986-98
Memory Grove Oversight Committee, 1998-2001
Capitol Preservation Board; chairman, Preservation and Planning Subcommittee; member, Greater Avenues Community Council, 1980-84
Board member, Policy Consensus Initiative
Advisory board member, Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute
Co-chairman, Utah Arts Caucus, 2002-04
Steering Committee member, Envision Utah, 2000-06
Comments
- Former health chief: Ignore guideline 11:11 a.m.
- Sen. moderates frustrate other Dems 10:57 a.m.
- Yellowstone grizzly deaths down 10:52 a.m.
- Atheist groups flourish on campuses 10:37 a.m.
- Griffin edges Ortiz in split decision 10:26 a.m.
- China mine disaster recounted 10:02 a.m.
- VMI faces sexism accusations 9:56 a.m.
- Mubarak warns Israel over Jerusalem 9:39 a.m.
- 65 leaders set for climate summit 9:36 a.m.
- Nevada grabs rushing records 9:34 a.m.
- Glenn Beck to enter politics?
- BYU records with win
- Police link alcohol to murder
- Jazz outlast Pistons in overtime
- Utah Utes whip SDSU
- Cougars turn focus to dreaded rivals
- Former BYU professor remembered
- Y. coach Hill up for Portland State job
- Cougars put the fun back in football
- Kirilenko heating up for the Jazz
- Buttars wants to limit gay rights laws
194 - Palin plans tour stop in Utah
173 - Glenn Beck to enter politics?
159 - Palin's book shows she's unqualified
122 - BYU records with win
111 - Officer cleared in Cardall Taser case
103 - BYU cuts Women's Research Inst.
100 - Jazz finally win in San Antonio
98 - Utes knock off rival Aggies
93 - Huntsman pleased with Obama
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