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Riverside Deserves Accountability, Not Excuses from the Mayor and City Council
Note: I will be including the City Council video clips with this blog so residents can review the public comments, Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson’s remarks, Councilmember Sean Mill’s response, and the Council debate on the new City Attorney contract for themselves. Riverside’s Mayor and City Council appear to have discovered a new governing strategy: blame […]
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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 […]
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Underground Transmission Lines: A Safer, More Reliable Future for California
California’s aging electrical infrastructure has been a major factor in some of the state’s worst disasters. Overhead transmission lines have sparked devastating wildfires, suffered extensive storm damage, and required costly maintenance, yet utilities and local governments continue to resist modern solutions. One of the best alternatives is underground transmission lines, which significantly reduce fire risk, improve […]
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The Importance of Open Debate and Free Speech in Our Conservative Movement
With the ballots starting to drop and elections coming around, let’s come together as conservatives and do some meaningful work electing leaders who will fight for our values. Pride of place in any functioning democracy and at the heart of conservatism is open debate and the protection of free speech. But we tend to often […]
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The Problematic Dance of Politics and Public Safety Unions in Riverside’s Local Elections
In the heated political landscape of Riverside, CA, the role of Police and Fire Unions in local elections has become a contentious issue. The recent campaigns, particularly in Ward 1, have brought to light a concerning trend: the functionally dishonest approach candidates use by showcasing endorsements from these unions as if they were a universal […]
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The Illusion of Endorsements: Unpacking the Truth Behind Association Support
We need honest candidates – not spin In the realm of political campaigns, endorsements are often paraded as badges of honor, signifying widespread support and alignment with community values. However, a closer examination reveals a more complex and sometimes misleading picture, especially when it comes to endorsements by associations, which are often misconstrued as unanimous […]
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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