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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 […]
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Riverside’s Measure Z: Questioning Fear-Based Tax Arguments
The most troubling aspect of the current Measure Z extension campaign is not the debate over taxes itself — it is the continued use of fear as a political weapon. When elected officials and their allies repeatedly push “vote for this tax or people will die” narratives, they are not engaging in responsible governance. They […]
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Another Response to an Emotional TDS Blog
As I mentioned in my last retort of Larry’s emotional TDS posts – that while at ChannelCon in Nashville, someone walked up and asked me if I would debate Larry Walsh on a podcast live from the event. I said definitely, all I need to do is see the liberal talking points and know what […]
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My Final Presentation to the RUSD Board
As the Chair of the Measure O Oversight Committee, I am honored to present the final report to the Riverside Unified School Board. I wish I had been able to align the Measure O oversight with the goals of CABOC in regards to independence, oversight, and respect. Citizen Oversight is vital to local government and […]
Another Charter Officer. Another Secret Process. Another Expensive Contract. When Will Riverside Learn?
UPDATE: ITEM MOVED TO THE DISCUSSION CALENDAR Update — July 28, 2026: After the agenda was published and concerns were raised regarding the placement of this consequential Charter Officer appointment on the Consent Calendar, Item 38 was moved to the Discussion Calendar. That is the proper procedural correction. Hiring an Interim City Manager at a […]
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