Riverside City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Rich Vandenberg
Candidate for City Council Ward 4
Rich Vandenberg is running for Riverside City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Chuck Conder.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayVice chair of Riverside's Budget Engagement Commission and vice president of the Mission Inn Foundation; he also serves on the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Finance Professional
- Endorsed by
- Supervisor Jose Medina, former Mayors Ronald O. Loveridge and Rusty Bailey, former Police Chief Sergio Diaz, the Inland Empire Labor Council and United Domestic Workers, among others listed on his site Rich Vandenberg campaign site
- Campaign website
- vandenbergforriverside.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 Rich Vandenberg stands: positions on the record
Warehouses2 sourced positions
Pledges to oppose new warehouses that threaten Riverside's neighborhoods.
“Oppose new warehouses that threaten Riverside’s neighborhoods and quality of life.”
Own statementRich Vandenberg
Says he will oppose new warehouses next to homes and schools.
“I will oppose new warehouses next to homes and schools”
Own statementRich Vandenberg campaign site
Taxes1 sourced position
As reported by The Raincross Gazette
Said he did not support Measure Z's sales tax increase or making it permanent, and that the city should reprioritize spending first.
“Let's go back and reprioritize money first before we tax.”
Forum answerThe Raincross Gazette · Apr 30, 2026
Homelessness2 sourced positions
As reported by The Raincross Gazette
Said in January 2026 he would have supported the Quality Inn homeless housing conversion the council had just rejected.
“If not university, then where?”
Forum answerThe Raincross Gazette · Jan 15, 2026
Pledges to address homelessness through prevention, accountability and measurable results.
“Address homelessness through prevention, accountability, and measurable results.”
Own statementRich Vandenberg
Streets1 sourced position
Pledges to prioritize repairing Ward 4's streets and infrastructure.
“Prioritize repairing Ward 4’s streets and infrastructure.”
Own statementRich Vandenberg
Greenbelt1 sourced position
As reported by The Raincross Gazette
Said the Greenbelt must be protected.
“I would protect the Greenbelt at all costs”
Forum answerThe Raincross Gazette · Apr 30, 2026
Also running for City Council Ward 4
- Chuck Conder (incumbent)
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