Paul Davis (California)
Paul Davis was a Ward 4 representative on the Riverside City Council in California. First elected in 2009, Davis lost a re-election campaign in the general election on June 6, 2017.
Davis lost the general election for Mayor of Riverside on June 7, 2016.[1]
Biography
Davis earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix.[2] He worked as a Riverside County deputy sheriff and Riverside police officer before moving into a career in finance and banking. In 1998, Davis started Nations Rent-To-Own Sales and Leasing and Inland Events and Parties with his wife, May Davis.[3]
Elections
2017
Charles Conder Jr. defeated incumbent Paul Davis in the general election for the Ward 4 seat on the Riverside City Council.[4]
| Riverside City Council, Ward 4 General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Charles Conder Jr. |
54.15% | 3,050 |
| Paul Davis Incumbent | 45.85% | 2,583 |
| Total Votes | 5,633 | |
| Source: Riverside County, "General Municipal Election - June 6, 2017," accessed June 28, 2017 | ||
2016
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Riverside.
| Mayor of Riverside, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Rusty Bailey Incumbent |
65.51% | 14,091 |
| Paul Davis | 17.46% | 3,756 |
| Nancy Melendez | 8.27% | 1,780 |
| Vivian Moreno | 4.19% | 901 |
| Patrick Small | 3.55% | 763 |
| Sally Martinez | 1.02% | 220 |
| Total Votes | 21,511 | |
| Source: Riverside, California, "City Clerk: June 7, 2016 - Election Results," accessed June 8, 2016 | ||
Campaign themes
2017
Davis' campaign website included the following themes for 2017:
| “ |
Create Economic Growth
Focus on Education
Enhance Public Safety
Protect Quality of Life
|
” |
| —Paul Davis (2017) | ||
2016
Davis provided the following statement on his campaign website:
| “ | I understand that true leadership means putting the needs of the city and its citizens first. And what Riverside needs most right now is a seasoned, objective leader who is dedicated to safeguarding our neighborhoods, promoting economic development and enhancing opportunity for all.
A mayor is more than an ambassador. A mayor should empower people, eliminate bureaucracy, and support the Council's decisions. A mayor should lead with the city’s best interest guiding every decision and inspire people to work together with mutual respect and cooperation. I believe I will be the mayor we need and I respectfully ask for your vote of confidence to lead our city to great prosperity. As always, I welcome your ideas and concerns and look forward to many more years of fighting for the city and the people I love.[6] |
” |
| —Paul Davis' campaign website (2016)[7] | ||
Endorsements
2017
Davis' campaign website included the following endorsements:[8]
- State Sen. Richard Roth (D)
- Riverside County Supervisor Kevin Jeffries
- Councilman Andy Melendrez
- Councilman Mike Soubirous
- Riverside Police Officers' Association
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ City of Riverside, "Ward 4," accessed November 17, 2014
- ↑ Email correspondence with Paul Davis on December 26, 2016.
- ↑ Paul Davis - For Riverside Mayor 2016, "About Paul," accessed May 30, 2016
- ↑ City of Riverside, "June 6, 2017 Regular Election - Wards 2, 4, and 6
- ↑ Re-elect Paul Davis, "Issues & Actions," accessed May 4, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Paul Davis - For Riverside Mayor 2016, "Home," accessed May 30, 2016
- ↑ Re-elect Paul Davis, "Supporters," accessed May 4, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Riverside City Council, Ward 4 2009-2017 |
Succeeded by Charles Conder Jr. |
