City of Riverside 2026 Budget Survey
Results
Total submissions: 240Date range: Jan 21, 2026-Feb 23, 2026 Overall, how satisfied are you with the quality of city services provided by the City of Riverside? Consider the current balance of city spending on community safety, infrastructure, and quality of life. Do you feel spending should be increased or decreased in any of those categories? 01 How would you prefer to allocate hypothetical funds in the Annual Budget for the City? Average Budget Allocation
02 If the City of Riverside had to consider new funding options in the future to support city services, which approaches would you view as acceptable? (Select all that apply.) Which of the following statements best reflects your view? 03 Are there any services or programs that you think should receive MORE funding and be increased in the next budget even if it means a cut in other services/programs? Sentiment Analysis
9.41% 16.47%
Positive (9.41%) Mixed (2.35%) Neutral (71.76%) Negative (16.47%) Topic Analysis · Run on: February 26, 2026
Public Safety and Infrastructure + 3 Sub Topics
101 responses · 59.41%
Social Services Funding + 3 Sub Topics
51 responses · 30%
Affordable Housing Solutions
31 responses · 18.24%
Community Involvement Initiatives
5 responses · 2.94%
Environmental Protection Efforts
5 responses · 2.94%
04 26%
Are there any services or programs that you think should rec eive LESS funding or be reduced in the next budget? Sentiment Analysis
8.67%
Positive (8.67%) Mix ed (2.67%) Neutral (62.67%) Negative (26%) 05 Communication Preferences
Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding the City of Riverside budget? Sentiment Analysis
26.56% 37.5%
Positive (26.56%) Mixed (3.91%) Neutral (32.03%) Negative (37.5%) Topic Analysis · Run on: February 26, 2026
Community Development Initiatives + 3 Sub Topics
51 responses · 39.84%
Budget Concerns + 3 Sub Topics
47 responses · 36.72%
Social Issues Management + 2 Sub Topics
31 responses · 24.22%
Public Safety and Infrastructure + 2 Sub Topics
30 responses · 23.44%
Filters applied reduced participants from 265 to 240 (91%) · 128 of them responded to this question (53%) 06 Demographics
How do you prefer to receive updates and information about the Cityʼs budget and finances? 07 What is your race? Select all that apply.
Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
08 What is your age?
What gender do you identify as?
09 The Highest Level of Education You Have Completed
What is your annual household income before taxes?
10 What is your current housing status?
In which Ward do you currently reside?
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