Ronald O. Loveridge

Ronald O. Loveridge is the former mayor of Riverside, California, United States.[3] He resides in Riverside with his wife Marsha and has two adult children. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of the Pacific and his doctorate from Stanford and currently is an associate professor of Political Science at the University of California, Riverside. His research focuses on urban politics and public policy, particularly environmental policy.[4]

Ronald O. Loveridge
Loveridge at the unveiling of a monument to Cesar Chavez
Mayor of Riverside
In office
January, 1993 – November, 2012
Preceded byTerresa R. Frizzel
Succeeded byRusty Bailey
Personal details
Born1937/1938 (age 83–84)[1]
Antioch, California, United States[2]
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Marsha
Children2
Residence(s)Riverside, California
Alma materStanford University
ProfessionPolitician

Political career

He was elected to the Riverside City council in 1979, and served in that role until 1993. He was elected as the Mayor of Riverside in 1993, and was re-elected in 1997, 2001, 2005, and 2009. After a 30 year career in elected public service, Mayor Loveridge decided not to run for a 6th term and stepped down in 2012.[5] He was succeeded by William "Rusty" Bailey.[6]

Loveridge served as president of the National League of Cities in 2010.[7]

Loveridge has presented his stance on environmental issues in a public document titled "The Mayor’s Call to Action for a Sustainable Riverside."[8]

See also

References
  1. http://www.instantriverside.com/2009/10/ron-loveridge-art-gage-troy-kent-mayor-election/
  2. http://www.ucrhistory.ucr.edu/pdf/loveridge.pdf
  3. "Mayor Ron Loveridge leaves a storied legacy in Riverside". California Forward. 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  4. "UCR Profiles - Search & Browse". profiles.ucr.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  5. "RIVERSIDE: Mayor Loveridge leaves legacy after 32 years". Press Enterprise. 2012-11-30. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  6. "RIVERSIDE MAYOR: Bailey beats Adkison". Press Enterprise. 2012-11-06. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  7. "The Next Steps: New NLC president discusses life after the recession", American City and County, December 23, 2009.
  8. Call to Action
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