Riverside City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Chuck Conder
Candidate for City Council Ward 4 (incumbent)
Chuck Conder, the incumbent, is running for Riverside City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rich Vandenberg.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayWard 4 councilmember since 2017 and a retired Air Force officer who came to Riverside while stationed at March Air Force Base. He sits on the March Joint Powers Commission and the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Riverside City Councilman
- Campaign website
- chuckconder.com
June 2 primary, Ward 2: Gracie Torres 37.99%, Aram Ayra 35.72%. Ward 4: Chuck Conder 45.63%, Rich Vandenberg 28.34%. Riverside County Registrar of Voters · Jun 26, 2026
Where Chuck Conder stands: positions on the record
Homelessness2 sourced positions
Voted no on accepting up to $20.1 million in state Homekey+ funds to convert the Quality Inn on University Avenue into housing (failed 3-4, Jan. 2026).
Council voteRiverside City Council minutes, Jan. 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026
Says he founded the Inland Empire Homeless Forum to find permanent solutions to homelessness.
“I founded the Inland Empire Homeless Forum to find permanent solutions to homelessness.”
Own statementChuck Conder
Warehouses2 sourced positions
Voted no on new warehouse restrictions that limit warehouse size near homes, schools and parks (passed 4-3, Jan. 2026).
Council voteThe Raincross Gazette · Jan 28, 2026
Says he voted against the Meridian warehouse project.
“I voted against the Meridan warehouse project.”
Own statementChuck Conder
Taxes1 sourced position
As reported by The Raincross Gazette
Asked at an April 2026 forum whether he supports tax increases, answered yes.
“For what I need to do for my city, you're damn right.”
Forum answerThe Raincross Gazette · Apr 30, 2026
Budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on placing a measure renewing the city sales tax at 1.25% until ended by voters on the June 2, 2026 ballot (passed unanimously, March 2026).
Council voteRiverside City Council minutes, March 3, 2026 · Mar 3, 2026
Voted yes on adopting the fiscal 2026-2028 two-year city budget (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteRiverside City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
Utility rates2 sourced positions
Says the council can improve affordability by stopping price increases for electricity, water and trash collection.
“The City Council can help improve affordability by reining in costs passed to residents to stop price increases for electricity, water, and trash collection.”
Own statementChuck Conder
Moved to set a public hearing on a proposed five-year sewer rate plan running through July 2031 (passed unanimously, Sept. 2026).
Council voteRiverside City Council minutes, Sept. 22, 2026 · Sep 22, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
As reported by The Raincross Gazette; not a direct quote
Said data centers vary in size and design, and disputed other candidates' descriptions of warehouses and data centers.
Forum answerThe Raincross Gazette · Sep 28, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Says he publicly opposed defunding the police.
“I publicly stood against defunding the police.”
Own statementChuck Conder
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