🍊 Sunday Gazette: February 23, 2025
Sunday Gazette: February 23, 2025 Hello Riverside, and Happy Sunday! Last week, we asked for your ideas of what a
From the Mayor's Desk
On the first Monday of each month the Mayor shares an editorial view on the happenings of Riverside.
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Let’s talk results, not performance
During my tenure in office, I have made it my mission to focus on the issues that are directly affecting Riversiders, driven by the desire to work for solutions that uplift us all. That in it of itself should not be a surprising statement or an unexpected governing tactic, however, many residents in
Beautifying Riverside: A Communal Job
Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson shares one result of her Big Tent Tour: Riversiders want their city to be beautiful and welcoming. Enter "Beautify Riverside."
Jobs at Work for Youth
Youth Jobs Corps puts Riverside on the offense in addressing poverty and homelessness.
The Politics of Unity
How a group of 14 politically diverse Riversiders agree on how to modernize California’s mental healthcare laws.
Promoting unity and cooperation: I will continue to represent everyone.
Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson discusses a future with political nonpartisanship and examines the need for greater focus on issues mattering most to the community.
State of the City Sneak Peek 
An early preview of Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson's 2022 State of the City Address.
‘Tomorrow is Today’ in Riverside
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson looks back in reflection on 2021 in Riverside.
State advocacy secures riverside historic funding
Fostering relationships around a shared vision is fundamental to achieving results and making progress. As your representative, it is incumbent
An update on homelessness solutions
Two months ago, I shared an editorial about our systematic approach to addressing homelessness and the actions taken by my
Getting our infrastructure back on track
There has been much discussion at the national level about infrastructure needs across our country and how infrastructure can enhance
Coming to a neighborhood near you
This last weekend saw the start of a community-wide outreach effort that has been over a year in the making!
A systematic approach to homelessness
Homelessness in our city is a top issue for Riversiders. In a 2019 City Quality of Life survey, nearly 70%