City of Riverside, California

:: ABOUT Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge

Ronald O. Loveridge is a man of many titles. Mayor, Professor, Husband, Author, Father, Chairman, Regional Leader, Congregational Church Member, Environmentalist, Historic Home Owner, Humanitarian and Friend are only a few words to describe the man devoted to public service in the City of Riverside.

Ron Loveridge has served as Riverside's Mayor since 1994. Prior to his term as mayor, he was elected to the City Council and served from 1979 to 1994. He is currently the 2nd Vice President for the National League of Cities.

Along with his devotion to the citizens of Riverside, Ron is committed to the young people in this community. He has his Masters Degree and Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University and has taught since 1965 as a professor at University of California, Riverside. Courses included American Politics, Mass Media, Public Opinion, and Local Leadership in California. He introduced college students to government through field work/internship projects.

Ron Loveridge is an avid reader and hiking enthusiast. When not running a meeting or discussing political philosophy, he is enjoying a brisk walk in the outdoors. Ron’s favorite hike is up Mt. Rubidoux which he has completed hundreds of times.

Ron shares his devotion to Riverside with his wife of 46 years, Marsha. Both have dedicated numerous hours to such worthy causes as the Dickens Festival, the Riverside Art Foundation and the Riverside County Philharmonic. Together, Ron and Marsha have raised two daughters, both graduating from North High School and his youngest daughter graduating from UCR.

Recognitions

National Association of Regional Councils, Tom Bradley Award (2005) for his outstanding leadership and commitment to improving transportation and maintaining the region’s preferred quality of life.
Boy Scouts of America, California Inland Empire Council, Mt. Rubidoux Div. (2005)
Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award International Economic Development Council (2004)
Leadership Award for Public Service California Baptist University (2004)
Spirit of Citizenship Award American Lung Association (2003) “In recognition of your efforts to improve the quality of air in the Inland Empire through passage of a clean vehicle fleet procurement policy.”
Robert Presley Community Service Award- Friends of California School for the Deaf, Riverside (2001) “In Recognition of the Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community.”

:: Leadership Roles

As Mayor of Riverside, Ron Loveridge has chaired and serves on many boards.

City Leadership

Mayor (1994 - )
City Council (1979 – 1994)
Chair and Member of the Environmental Protection Commission (1970- 1979)

Community Leadership

Member of Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce (1980-)
Member of Inland Empire Scholarship Fund Board of Directors (2003- )
Member of Habitat for Humanity Riverside Board of Directors (2007-)
Member of La Sierra University Foundation Board of Directors (2003 -)
Member of The Community Foundation Advisory Council (2007-)

Regional Leadership

Member of South Coast Air Quality Management District Board (1995-) Chair of Mobile Sources Committee (2000 -)
Member of Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council (1994-); Chair of Administrative Committee (2007-) and Chair of Benchmarks Task Force/State Region Report (1997-)
Member and past Chair of Western Regional Council of Governments Executive Committee (1994-)
Member of March Joint Powers Authority (1994-2000; 2006-)
Member of Inland Empire Economic Partnership Board of Directors (2005-)
Member of Southern California Goodwill Board of Directors (2006-)

State Leadership

Member of League of California Cities Board of Directors (1993-1994; 1996-) and past President (2004)
Member of the California Air Resources Board (2004-)
Past Chair and member of the California Assembly Fellow Program (1970-1983)

National Leadership

2nd Vice President of the National League of Cities (2007-)
Member of National League of Cities Board of Directors (2005-2006, 2008-); member of International Council (1990-) and U.S. Chair of American-Canadian Cities (2004-2005)
Member of Partners for Livable Communities Board of Trustees (2007-)