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.

• 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.”