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CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, CITY OF RIVERSIDE, WARD 2 KEVIN DAWSON OCCUPATION: Community Volunteer EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, CITY OF RIVERSIDE, WARD 2 AGE: 58 ANDY MELENDREZ OCCUPATION: Expert Witness EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: AGE: 63 I have lived in Riverside since attending UCR in 1977, and my wife and It has been a privilege serving as your City Councilmember for Ward 2 I raised our family here. and I look forward to your continued support. Over the past three terms we I am a problem solver, and from my experience in restaurant management and as a small business owner, I have worked hard to fix problems. I have used this strength to help my neighborhood and other communities in the city. When Metrolink was extended through my community, I worked to force additional mitigation and preserve our quality of life. When I found that city officials were violating the City Code of Ethics, I acted to see its reform. When I discovered financial improprieties and violations of the City Charter, I worked to identify the problems, hold people accountable, and adopt solutions. The most important job of a councilman is fiscal oversight. As your councilman, I will pledge to not lie, cheat or steal, and will strive to do the right thing when no one is looking. I want to develop quality jobs in Riverside, but monster warehouses at the expense of residents' quality of life are not the answer. I value the sense of community and preserving our quality of life. I'm asking for your vote. Kevin Dawson 951 - 850 -7398 Dawson4ward2aaol.com CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, CITY OF RIVERSIDE, WARD 2 JON SCOTT HARRIS OCCUPATION: Pastor/ Business Owner EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: As a native born son of not only this beautiful city, but more specifically Ward 2, 1 am passionate about serving the residents and leading us into our future. Being fortunate enough to attain my education from RCC, graduating in 1988 with an Associate's Degree, Cal State San Bernardino, with a major in Small Business Administration in 1993 and thereafter acquiring my BA in Biblical Studies and Masters in Ministry in 2002 from Carolina School of Theology, I have been uniquely prepared to serve a diverse constituency. I possess an accomplished background in community leadership, including but not limited to serving as the President of the Eastside Reconciliation Coalition and implementing several viable and productive community programs including the Safety Chaperones in 2014 and the Summer Youth Career Development Program in 2015. 1 am a small business owner and Pastor of Castle Rock Christian Fellowship. I am the husband of Dr. Leita J. Harris and father and stepfather of five children. With your vote I will work hard for all the residents of my ward to not only raise the bar of our achievement, but lead us to our destiny. Sincerely, Jon Scott Harris www.joinjon4ward2.com have made significant progress and have overcome many challenges. Our City has remained financially secured while improving our quality of life. As your City Councilmember, I am proud of the improvements we made on University Avenue. We removed unhealthy businesses, boosted public safety and supported our small business community. We improved local parks, protected open space, and promoted our historic past. I will continue to fight for neighborhood safety, promote walkable and bicycle friendly communities, and address our growing homeless problem. Going forward we must increase police personnel, purchase new fire equipment, improve public transportation, and protect our water quality which is vital to our City's future. As our school districts, colleges, and universities continue to grow we must continue our relationship with them to ensure quality educational opportunities for all our citizens. I will continue my commitment to improve our communities quality of life, promote public safety, encourage the arts, develop new businesses and work to maintain a strong fiscal foundation. Andy Melendrez Riverside City Councilmember Ward 2 33- 3872 -01