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Biography

Ken Gutierrez is the Ward 3 City Council Representative. He was appointed on January 7, 2013 and took office on January 8, 2013.

Prior to his appointment to the City Council, Ken enjoyed a nearly 32 year career with the City of Riverside, including nine years as Planning Director. Of his many accomplishments as Planning Director, Ken is most proud of his role in guiding the preparation of a comprehensive update to the Riverside General Plan 2025, a visionary document built on Smart Growth principles and recognized in 2008 by the Southern California Association of Governments with a Compass Blueprint Distinguished Leadership Award and by the California Chapter of the American Planning Association (CCAPA) with the Award of Merit for Comprehensive Planning. In addition, Ken teaches two Planning courses annually as part of a University of California, Riverside Extension Certificate Program. Ken is also a member of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity, Riverside.

Ken and his wife Mary have been residents of the City of Riverside since 1985. Their two grown sons were raised in Riverside and are the product of Riverside public schools.

Ken invites you to share your comments and concerns with him and welcomes your calls and e-mails. He looks forward to being of service to you.

Biography

Meredyth Meredith is Ward 3 Legislative Field Representative to Councilman Ken Gutierrez. She performs a wide variety of administrative and community relations duties. She represents Councilman Gutierrez in the community and at professional meetings. She receives, responds to, and refers citizen complaints and reports for handling and follow-up by various City departments. After serving 30 years with the Riverside Police Department,  Meredyth recently retired as Captain. Meredyth was born in Riverside. She has a deep sense of civic pride and enjoys serving the citizens of this  great city. Meredyth is a resident of the City of Riverside and lives in Ward 3. You can contact Meredyth at (951) 826-5328, (951)312-1238, or by e-mail at mmeredith@riversideca.gov.
 

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Boards, Committees, Commissions

City Council

• Community Services and Youth Committee serving as Member
• Governmental Affairs Committee serving as Vice Chair
• Utility Services/Land Use/Energy Development Committee serving as Chair
• Mayor’s Nominating and Screening Committee serving as Member

Regional Organizations/Committees

• Riverside County Community Action Commission serving as Alternate
• Riverside Model Deaf Community Committee serving as Member
• Western Riverside Council of Governments serving as Alternate

Agendas	Minutes
Current Council Past Council Redevelopment Agency	Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency
Elections	Reports
Current Elections Elections Archive	Council Reports

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