Riverside City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Steven Robillard
Councilmember, Ward 3 (sworn in April 2024); not on the 2026 ballotCity of Riverside
Steven Robillard (Councilmember, Ward 3) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Riverside City Council after the election.
Ward 3 councilmember since April 2024; a real estate professional specializing in land and commercial property sales, and chair of the council's Economic Development Committee.
Where Steven Robillard 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
As reported by The Raincross Gazette
Questioned the Housing First approach before voting against University Terrace, citing low service acceptance rates.
“If the need were as urgent as described, we would not be seeing service acceptance rates hovering around 5%”
Own statementThe Raincross Gazette · Jan 13, 2026
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
As reported by The Raincross Gazette
Said the warehouse rules could rule out industrial properties for redevelopment near the airport.
“We keep on raising the bar higher and higher and I think it can eliminate properties that work being considered for redevelopment”
Own statementThe Raincross Gazette · Jan 28, 2026
Budget2 sourced positions
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
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
Utility rates1 sourced position
Voted 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
On the ballot this time
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