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County of Riverside Budget 101

Have you ever wondered where your tax dollars go? The 'Budget 101' guide will bring you up to speed on the nuts and bolts of how the County of Riverside funds services for its residents. This guide will provide you with insights into the county's organization, as well as an overview of where our money comes from, and where it goes. You'll also find more opportunities for participating in county government.

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2025 Community Budget Workshops

Join County of Riverside Supervisors and the County Executive Officer at a series of community budget workshops to learn about the county's budget process and provide important feedback on county services and budget priorities. These feedback sessions are open to all residents and will provide an opportunity to give input into county services and priorities ahead of next fiscal year’s recommended budget in May and the annual budget hearings in June.

The workshops will be held throughout the county to provide easier access for all residents. Details are below:

District 1: Supervisor Jose Medina will host the first workshop at the County Administrative Center Board Chambers, located at 4080 Lemon St. in Riverside, on Wednesday, April 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

District 2: Supervisor Karen Spiegel will host at the City of Corona Council Chambers, located at 400 S. Vicentia Ave. in Corona, on Thursday, April 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

District 3: Supervisor Chuck Washington will hold a workshop at the French Valley Library, located at 31526 Skyview Rd. in Winchester, on Wednesday, April 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

District 4: Supervisor V. Manuel Perez will host at the Classic Club, located at 75-200 Classic Club Blvd. in Palm Desert (in the unincorporated area of Thousand Palms, the heart of the Coachella Valley) on Tuesday, April 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

District 5: Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez will host a Telephone Town Hall meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please register by 2:30 p.m. on April 18 at tthm.com/riverside.

Take a look at the budget documents below for our current fiscal year funds. In addition to the budget documents below, the county holds budget hearings each June before the budget is adopted. This is the perfect opportunity for community members to voice their interest in where county funds go. Learn how taxpayers’ funds are spent and invested to improve the health, safety and welfare of our communities.