Chris Mac Arthur was sworn into office to represent the Ward 5 of the City of Riverside on December 11, 2007.

Chris Mac Arthur comes from one of Riverside 's citrus farming families and is a product of Riverside 's public schools.  After graduating from Riverside Poly High School , Chris went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California.

Chris returned home to Riverside after college and took over many of the responsibilities of the family citrus farm during which time he met and married his wife, Jolyn. The couple is currently raising the third generation of Riverside Mac Arthurs --- their two sons.

In addition to his duties as a City Councilmember, Chris Mac Arthur is also a Regional Vice President for Primerica Financial Services. Chris Mac Arthur is actively involved in our community as a member of the Rotary Club of Magnolia Center, Toastmasters International, and the California Baptist University Board of Visitors.

Vision for Riverside:

Chris Mac Arthur wants to improve the overall quality of life in Riverside while preserving our city's small town feel and citrus heritage.  He is committed as a Council Member to protecting Riverside's neighborhoods and families, finding solutions to traffic problems, and holding City Hall accountable to the people of Riverside.