Ward 1

Housing & Homelessness – Riverside, like all of California, has a housing shortage. Philip encourages more quality, housing development especially in urban areas like Downtown Riverside. The challenges of homelessness will not improve without more housing and action from our county and state to focus on the mental and behavioral health issues we see on the streets every day—such as state laws that prioritize treatment. There also must be enforcement of laws and anti-camping ordinances to protect local business owners and the overall quality of life for residents.

Economic Development & Jobs - Riverside is at a time of great potential for economic development. With the economic and commerce hub of Riverside in Ward 1, Philip is committed to attracting outside investment while also focusing on the many local businesses currently operating in town. As a college professor, Philip knows that the connection between education and employment will be the determining factor in a student’s decision to stay in Riverside or move elsewhere. He also focuses on expanding career technical education pathways that lead to high quality vocational jobs to improve the educational and economic upward mobility of Riversiders.

City Services & Infrastructure - Local government’s role is to ensure a clean, functioning, and safe community. Riverside’s voters repeatedly express their commitment to investing in city services and a desire for a “back to basics” approach in government. Correcting the deferred maintenance of parks, roads, medians, trees, and aging infrastructure is Philip's top priority. He advocates for accelerating the planning and execution of road repaving and infrastructure projects to keep up with the growth of our city and ensure our first responders have what they need to keep Riverside safe. To date, Ward 1 has received more infrastructure investment than any other ward due to Philip’s effective advocacy.