Ward 6 Councilmember Jim Perry Resigns, Citing Family Opportunity
Perry’s resignation leaves the Ward 6 council seat vacant until the election winner is sworn in.
One Week Later, Election Results Indicate Measure Z Failure and Apparent November Runoff for All Three Races
The Registrar of Voters stops counting mailed ballots postmarked by election day June 9; it will keep counting ballots until July 2.
One City Council Candidate Drops Out After June Primary
Candidates respond to June primary results as council races in Wards 2, 4 and 6 move toward November.
Board of Ethics Explores Charter Protections, Independent Appointments
An ad hoc committee is examining ways to insulate the board from political influence, including shifting appointment power to a future inspector general.
Inspector General Search Advances to Interview Stage
The city is working with its executive recruiter to finalize interview dates for a position created after voters approved Measure L in 2024.
This Week in City Hall: June 8, 2026
City Council takes up a homeless transfer notice ordinance, a police body camera contract, and proposed utility rate changes as six boards and commissions hold their regular meetings June 8–11.
End-of-Week Results Roundup for June 2 Election
Residents weigh in on failing Measure Z, and the top two candidates from each race gear up for a run-off election in November.
Vista Norte Charter School Gets Planning Commission OK to Keep Operating — and Grow — in Casa Blanca
The conditional use permit formalizes an operation that has run without city approval since 2015, while capping enrollment at 450 students.
City Code Snag Delays Downtown Experiment Permit Case Another 90 Days
Commissioners pushed back after city staff notified the nightclub owner less than 24 hours before the hearing that the case needed to stay open another six months.
Day 2 Riverside Election Results June 2026 Primary: Wards 2, 4, 6 and Measure Z
One day into election ballot counting, results remain largely the same — with Measure Z projected to fail and Torres, Conder and Hernandez leading their respective council races.
Measure Z Appears Headed for Defeat as Voters Reject Sales Tax Increase
Early returns show nearly 60% of voters opposing the city's proposed sales tax increase, which would have raised the rate from 1% to 1.25% and removed its 2036 expiration date.
Riverside Election Results June 2026 Primary: Wards 2, 4, 6 and Measure Z
Voters reject Measure Z fire-funding sales tax in early count; Torres, Conder and Hernandez lead ward races.