Riverside County

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Board of Supervisors

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Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 9:30 a.m. PT

County Administrative Center · 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside

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Community and civic data

Riverside County stats

Formed in 1893, Riverside County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors and provides countywide and unincorporated-area services across more than 7,200 square miles.

Population2,544,916July 1, 2025 estimate

Established1893California’s 55th county

Land area7,209.27square miles

Households775,3352020–2024 estimate

Current voter makeup

1,445,191 registered voters

September 4, 2026

38.1% Democratic 31.8% Republican 21.9% No Party Preference 8.2% Other / unknown

Registrants Exact source counts; remaining categories grouped

551,274 Democratic

459,117 Republican

316,641 No Party Preference

118,159 Other / unknown

Largest group 38.1% Democratic

Democratic–Republican gap 6.4 pts 38.1% to 31.8%

Outside two largest parties 30.1% No party preference + other / unknown

California Secretary of State registration report →

Community snapshot

Race and ethnicity

Census QuickFacts

53.0%Hispanic or Latino

29.2%White alone, not Hispanic

8.8%Asian alone

7.7%Black alone

6.6%Two or more races

Community indicators 2020–2024 estimates unless noted

5.2%Population growth, 2020–2025

69.1%Owner-occupied housing

42.4%Language other than English at home

$93,074Median household income

Race categories can overlap; Hispanic or Latino residents may be of any race.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts →

County representation

Riverside County offices and communities

Voters in each of the county's five supervisorial districts elect one supervisor to represent their communities. The Board of Supervisors sets county policy, adopts the budget, and oversees county departments and services.

Interactive mapRiverside County

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Map sources and dates

Supervisorial boundaries: Riverside County GIS, 2021 redistricting plan. City and CDP boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, January 1, 2025. Place population and housing: 2020 Census. Districts and places overlap; selecting a place does not imply it is wholly within one district.

County district information ↗Census geography ↗

Current elections

November 3rd, 2026 Riverside County election

November 3rd, 2026 Riverside County election: colored cards have a race in this election. Grey cards do not.

Race in this election No race in this election

Past elections Browse completed Riverside County elections

June 2, 2026 Primary Election: colored cards had a race in this election. Grey cards did not.

Race in selected election No race in selected election

Riverside County Board of Supervisors

Meetings

See what’s coming up, review the latest meeting’s decisions and public comments, or explore past meetings. Each meeting includes links to available agendas, minutes and recordings.

County government

Boards and commissions

Explore featured bodies shaping Riverside County’s services, public spending and development.

Featured county boards and commissionsView all boards and commissions

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Commission

Planning Commission

Conducts county planning and land-use hearings.

Meeting information2026 annual meeting calendar linked; dates and venues vary. View meeting information

Membership and sources

Commissioner page and county appointment roster available.

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Meeting records and sources

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Boards

Assessment Appeals Boards 1–3

Hears challenges to property assessments.

Meeting informationHearing dates: check with the Assessment Appeals Division. Assessment appeals information

Membership and sources

Three separate assessment appeals boards. Open each directory entry for its available sources.

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Board 1 · Board 2 · Board 3

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Commission

First 5 Riverside County

Directs early-childhood investments and services for children from birth through age five.

Meeting informationUsually every other month, second Wednesday at 2 p.m.; 2026 calendar has exceptions including October 28. View meeting information

Membership and sources

Commission biographies, advisory roster and bylaws available on First 5 website.

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Meeting records and sources

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Board

Workforce Development Board

Business-led county workforce policy and program oversight.

Meeting information2026 full board: February 25, August 12, December 9; April 15 canceled. December time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. View meeting information

Membership and sources

County roster and packet attendance list provide member information.

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Meeting records and sources

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Commission

Behavioral Health Commission

Countywide behavioral-health advice and public input.

Meeting informationFirst Wednesday, noon; August and December dark. View meeting information

Membership and sources

Supervisor-appointed commission; three-year terms.

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Meeting records and sources

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Board

Community Health Center Board

Governs Riverside University Health System community health centers.

Meeting informationUsually second Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.; October 14 agenda names November 4, 2026 as the next meeting (an exception). View meeting information

Membership and sources

Patient-majority board; member names and three committee structures published.

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Meeting records and sources

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Partnership

Community Corrections Partnership

Recommends and oversees the county’s public-safety realignment plan.

Meeting information2026 calendar lists June 3 and September 16 at 1:30 p.m.; location TBD. View meeting information

Membership and sources

Bylaws specify agency officeholders, community and victim representatives; chaired by Chief Probation Officer.

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Meeting records and sources

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Committee

Audit Committee

Advisory oversight of internal controls, risk, governance and internal audits.

Meeting informationAt least quarterly, according to the public-member recruitment page. View meeting information

Membership and sources

Current main page lists seven voting members, including public members Jeremy Ramirez and Steven Bell.

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Meeting records and sources

8 featured entries

Local reporting

Methodology and limits

Sources

About this information Strong coverage

This page draws on county and court records, election materials, Census data, and local reporting. Source links are grouped below. Some special-district boundary relationships remain approximate.

Assessed 2026-08-09

Sources used on this page60 sources in 2 categories

Government & public records54 sources

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts