Riverside City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Philip Falcone
Councilmember, Ward 1 (sworn in April 2024); not on the 2026 ballotCity of Riverside
Philip Falcone (Councilmember, Ward 1) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Riverside City Council after the election.
Ward 1 councilmember since April 2024; a college professor of communications and local government and former chair of the city's Cultural Heritage Board.
Where Philip Falcone stands: positions on the record
Homelessness1 sourced position
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
Warehouses2 sourced positions
Voted yes 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
As reported by The Raincross Gazette
Supported the January 2026 warehouse rules, saying he found no resident who wanted more warehousing.
“I could not find a single resident who would be in support of more warehousing in the city of Riverside”
Own statementThe Raincross Gazette · Jan 28, 2026
Budget3 sourced positions
Voted no 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
As reported by The Raincross Gazette
Cast the lone vote against the budget, citing cuts to public works.
“Any cut to Public Works or General Services is an absolute non-negotiable”
Own statementThe Raincross Gazette · Jun 25, 2026
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
What Philip Falcone said vs. how Philip Falcone voted
Budget
In their words
Cast the lone vote against the budget, citing cuts to public works.
Jun 25, 2026 ·As reported by The Raincross Gazette ·The Raincross Gazette · Jun 25, 2026
On the record
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).
Mar 3, 2026 ·Riverside City Council minutes, March 3, 2026 · Mar 3, 2026
Voted no on adopting the fiscal 2026-2028 two-year city budget (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Jun 23, 2026 ·Riverside City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
On the ballot this time
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