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Luis Hernandez

Ward 6 Councilmember2026-07-07 - 2030-07-01 (Sworn in July 7, 2026 at a special council meeting (Raincross Gazette, Riverside Record). month-level end: July 2030 = 'next four years' per Raincross Gazette; month derived from the swearing-in.)

About

During the election campaign, Luis Hernandez focused his platform on key municipal issues facing Riverside, specifically prioritizing improvements to city streets and addressing homelessness within Ward 6.

Campaign promises (1)

  • infrastructure
    Luis Hernandez focused his campaign on addressing local street infrastructure and homelessness in Riverside.

At a glance

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Term ending Jul 1, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
2:05:08
Avg per meeting
11:23
Segments
1130

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Top issues during term (18)(Business Jobs)

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

California Baptist University Revenue Bonds

None to the city — CBU repays the bonds.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

New Markets Tax Credits Community Development Entity application

The tax credits could bring millions in federal investment incentives to fund loans in low-income communities across seven counties.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment

Assessment amounts were not stated in the published agenda.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Business Roundtables program

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Manufacturing Month and the UAW green economy center

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Holiday Makers Market

Free to attend; the city hopes it boosts holiday-season sales for small businesses and emerging entrepreneurs.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse opening at The Mark

About 150 new jobs downtown, most filled by Riverside residents, plus a marquee tenant at The Mark.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

AI strategy and policy for city government

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Capital Investment Incentive Program

No cost to adopt the program itself, but future deals could forgo some property tax revenue in exchange for jobs and investment.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Former flight service station renovation

A multi-million-dollar renovation largely funded by RPU rather than airport dollars.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Inclusive Hiring and Youth Mental Health

Services are funded through Medi-Cal and a Riverside County contract, at no direct cost to families.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Employment of people with disabilities

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Reclassification Policy II-2 update

Reclassifications can shift employee pay levels, but no direct budget figure was discussed.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Hyundai Rotem Manufacturing Growth

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Hangar shortage and airport land development

Developing vacant airport land for hangars could significantly raise airport revenue.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Downtown valet program performance

About $214,000 net loss absorbed by the parking enterprise fund.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

New Markets Tax Credit application for inland regional investment

No dollar figures stated, but the tax credits could fund major housing and economic development projects across the region.

medium→Aug 2026[0]

Human Resources Department presentation

Decisions during term (0)

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