Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Riverside County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget
Executive Director Employment Agreement
WRCOG's new top executive, Chris Gray, will earn $295,000 a year plus car allowance, full health premiums, and a three-month severance floor. It's the region's top administrative hire, and the terms were finalized in closed session before the public vote.
LAFCO Staff Salary Adjustments
A market study found most LAFCO staff salaries below comparable agencies, so the commission updated pay ranges for seven positions to recruit and retain staff. Actual raises need county sign-off in November.
Perfect federal triennial review
The state-required audit found RCTC compliant with all regulations but issued recommendations to transit operators, from fare studies to maintenance facilities. One commissioner questioned whether basic operational items need audit nudges.
First state lobbying contract
RCTC's advocacy got harmful language stripped from state transit funding bills and continues pushing to restore federal STBG/CMAQ funding distributions. A $25 million federal grant was also secured for the 91 Eastbound corridor.