- Occupation: Retired Utility Executive
- Mike graduated with honors from the Universidy of California, Riverside in 1972. He completed the coursework for his PhD in 1972-1973.
- He had a 23 year career with Southern California Edison working in Environmental Planning, Public Affairs, Customer Service and Economic Development.
- Mike retired in 1996 and has since devoted his time to a variety of civic and volunteer activities in and around Riverside.
- He was one of the original appointees to Riverside's Community Police Review Commission, serving as vice chair in 2002 and currently serving as Chair.
- Mike is a member of the Mayor's Advisory Committee and vice chair of the Quality of Life Subcommittee.
- Mike was recognized as volunteer of the year by the City of Riverside in 2000.
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Riverside needs an increased focus on economic development. We have good programs, but they are understaffed and insufficiently promoted.
- Our business attraction programs should seek job intensive businesses that pay a living wage, not low wage land intensive businesses.
- Our Public Safety services are significantly understaffed. We need 50 new police officers and two new fire stations in the next four years.
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- Collette Lee
- Bill Howe
- Harold and Lola Taylor
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- Spending the Taxpayer's Dollars Wisely
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It is the duty of the City Council to be good stewards of the public's money. The Council must do a better job of spending our money in a manner that provides the best service for the least cost.
- Public Safety Systems Are Overloaded
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Riverside's police and fire personnel are stretched too thin. We need more police officers on the street and at least two new fire stations. This can be paid for by a combination of money saved by hiring fewer consultants, smarter purchasing and increased revenue from improved economic development programs.
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League of Women Voters of California
