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The following is text of the invitation sent to all eight candidates running for the Riverside City Council in the 2009 contest:
Dear Candidates:
InstantRiverside.com is sending this invitation to participate in The Riverside Vote, our coverage of the 2009 Riverside City Council election.
We are asking each candidate for 15-to-30 minutes of time for an on-camera interview […]

Watch our exclusive one-on-one video interview with Riverside Councilmember Nancy Hart.
The following campaign statement has been filed by Nancy Hart, the incumbent in Ward 6:
NANCY E. HART
OCCUPATION: Incumbent
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
As your City Council member over the past 8 years, I’ve been honored to work with you to preserve the quality of life we enjoy […]

Watch our exclusive one-on-one video interview with Riverside Councilman Frank Schiavone.
The following campaign statement has been filed by Frank Schiavone, the incumbent in Ward 4:
FRANK SCHIAVONE AGE: 56
OCCUPATION: Councilmember / General Contractor
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Protecting your tax dollars is my most important duty as your City Councilman. While the State and other cities are struggling […]

Watch our exclusive video interview with Riverside City Council candidate Paul Davis.
The following campaign statement has been filed by Paul Davis, a candidate in Ward 4:
PAUL DAVIS
OCCUPATION: Business Owner
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
I am a former Riverside County Deputy Sheriff, Riverside Police Officer, financial administrator, and now a successful small business owner and family man. I […]

Watch our one-on-one video interview with Riverside City Council candidate Ahmad R. Smith
The following campaign statement has been filed by Ahmad R. Smith, a candidate in Ward 2:
AHMAD R.SMITH AGE: 31
OCCUPATION: Small Business Owner
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
I am running for Riverside City Council because I believe that the decisions made at our local level have […]

Each candidate is being offered the opportunity to talk with InstantRiverside.com.