Endorsements

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"Hass knows he represents you and will make your priorities his when it comes to City business.  This, along with his responsiveness, distinguishes him from the incumbent Councilmember for Ward 1."

Chuck Conder

Councilmember, Ward 4

"Hass supports common sense criminal justice reform and is the candidate I trust that can balance compassion with accountability towards making Riverside a safer community."

Mike Hestrin

Riverside County District Attorney

"We are proud to endorse Hass for Ward One.  As longtime downtown Riverside business owners, we feel that Hass clearly understands our needs and can hit the ground running to address both our concerns and those of residents with his common sense reforms. It's time to change the status quo, and Hass best represents what's needed."

Bob and Teryn Mendez

Local Business Owners

"As someone who has invested heavily in business, property, and residence in downtown Riverside over the last 22 years, I have seen the potential of what the city can be. They say it takes a community to bond together for success, but it takes a strong leader to bring us that success and make sure that it stays that way. I believe the person to do that is Hass Ratnayake!"

Shelby Worthington-Loomis

Local business owner, and board member of the Riverside Police Foundation.

"I  wholeheartedly endorse Hass Ratnayake for the Riverside City Council due to his unwavering commitment to fiscal responsibility. Hass has a proven track record of managing resources efficiently and making strategic financial decisions to optimize the use of taxpayer dollars. By prioritizing sustainable growth, minimizing wasteful spending, and promoting transparency in allocating public funds, Hass will undoubtedly be a valuable addition to our Council."

Keith Nelson

RUSD Bond Oversight Committee Chair

Riverside Ethics Committee Chair

Community Advocate

"As a past Ward One Councilmember, I am pleased to endorse Hass Ratnayake. Hass understands our community and wants to hear from constituents.  He will be the responsible and responsive representative Ward One and Riverside deserve."

Mike Gardner

Board President, Western Municipal Water District

Former Riverside City Council member, 

Ward 1

Board Member, Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, Animal Solutions Konnection, Rivers and Lands Conservancy, and the Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetary Association.

"With today's economic uncertainty, Riverside needs a proven, business-savvy leader with actual real-world business experience on the Council. I believe Hass is the candidate who can help steer better jobs and greater economic opportunities to our community."

R. Ben Clymer, Jr.

Local business owner & philanthropist, former Riverside Charter Review Committee Chairperson

"Hass possesses the leadership, integrity, and know-how to best represent his constituents and get things done for their benefit. His independence from City Hall insiders gives him a fresh perspective to solving old problems that Riverside needs today and in the future."

Jeff Hewitt

Former Riverside County Supervisor