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Riverside Taxpayers Deserve Results, Not Political Résumés

Riverside residents are repeatedly told there is not enough money. Not enough money for public safety. Not enough money for streets. Not enough money for infrastructure. Not enough money to address homelessness effectively. Not enough money to prevent another “crisis” at City Hall. Yet there always seems to be money for conferences, coalitions, committees, advocacy […]

Riverside City Politics: Voters Must Look Beyond Campaign Slogans, Endorsements, and Political Theater

As Riverside moves deeper into another election cycle, voters face an important question: Do we continue electing political insiders, operatives, and ideologues who helped create our current problems, or do we finally demand qualified leadership with real-world experience, fiscal discipline, and accountability? The answer will determine whether Riverside continues its decline into the same failed […]

Why the Transportation Reinvestment Plan is Too Expensive and Unnecessary

A Critique for Riverside County Residents Riverside County is facing a transportation challenge that does not require a costly and burdensome solution. The Transportation Reinvestment Plan (TRP) is a proposed initiative that aims to impose new taxes and fees on the county’s residents to fund dubious projects and services. The plan is expected to extract […]

Who Approves the Agenda for Riverside, California City Council Meetings?

In the city of Riverside, California, the process of setting the agenda for City Council meetings is a crucial step in ensuring that the council addresses the needs and concerns of its constituents. The agenda serves as a roadmap for the discussions and decisions that will take place during the council meetings. Understanding who approves […]