Government
Lawsuit Filed Against City Aims to Prevent November Vote on Measure C
On August 27, a lawsuit was filed against the City of Riverside by ‘Riversiders Against Increased Taxes’ (RAIT). The lawsuit claims that the sole measure for November 2, Measure C, is unlawful and should not be on the ballot. Measure C, formally called the “City of Riverside Services Protection Mea
This week at City Hall
City Council again until next Tuesday, September 21, here are some notable city board meeting items being heard this week: Charter Review Committee Item 5: Proposed Charter Amendment to Give Mayor Veto Power On Wednesday, the Committee will be reviewing a proposed charter amendment that would formal
City committee tasked with considering a mayor’s authority
New leaders have taken over Riverside’s Charter Review Committee who will guide the group’s discussion on the future of the mayor’s powers. Ben Clymer Jr. stepped down from his role as chair as did Malissa Mckieth from her role as vice chair during their August 18 meeting. The pair lead the Charter
This week at City Hall: Aug. 17
The mayor addresses American-Islamic relations, millions in ERA funding to be approved and the Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee considers two proposals.
In Brief: Laura’s Law
Tackling the homelessness crisis in Riverside County has been named as a top priority by local officials, including Riverside’s mayor, its city council and county board of supervisors. Among the programs and initiatives available to California municipalities to address the issue, the Assisted Outpat
Qualified voters can participate in November’s ballot literature
A special November election will ask Riversiders if they want to allow the city to continue transferring revenues from electric utilities to its general fund, a question worth $40 million. Before the 16th of this month, Riverside City Council members, individual Riverside voters or a bona fide group
This week at City Hall
From an array of agenda items set for today’s Riverside City Council meeting, here are summaries of the more notable ones from both afternoon and evening sessions. Item 8 The city council is being asked to again authorize, prepare for and give notice of a special election on November 2, but with som
Riverside business rezoned without warning
After closing his family’s 62-year-old business, Kevin Pope was deconstructing the property for new companies to move in when he received word that his industrial address will be rezoned as, “residential.” In a public comment made at a Riverside City Council meeting last week, Pope asked the council
America First Tour canceled in Riverside, sparked from timeline of events
U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) were rejected from three southern California venues last week on their trail across America as they rally supporters on the “2021 America First Tour.” The highly controversial pair and the events leading up to last week have sparked d
This week at City Hall
From today’s Riverside City Council meeting agenda, here are a few presentations of note in summary: Item 8 The Community and Economic Development Department, on behalf of the Land Use, Sustainability and Resilience Committee, is asking the council to adopt an ordinance that amends the municipal cod
The new face of Ward 2
A new representative on the city council took oath this week. Clarissa Cervantes, 30, was sworn into Riverside City Council on Tuesday during a ceremony where family and friends witnessed the turning over of former Councilmember Andy Melendrez’s position, one he held for over 16 years. She is the fi
This week at City Hall
The following are notable agenda items from city meetings scheduled for this week. Charter Review Committee, Wednesday During their 5 p.m. meeting, the committee will discuss the final draft of the proposed charter amendment language which addresses the city’s electric utility general fund transfer