RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — The Riverside Downtown Partnership (RDP) will host a Ward One Candidates Forum on Tuesday, April 26th at Noon at the Riverside Convention Center located at 3443 Orange St. in downtown Riverside.

Candidates present will be Councilman Mike Gardner, Dom Betro, Dvonne Pitruzzello, and Marisa Valdez Yeager. The format for the forum will be opening remarks by each candidate, a question and answer period moderated by RDP Board Chair Peter Meyers, followed by closing comments.

Lunch will be provided and the cost is $20 with reservations before Friday April 22nd, and $22 after or at the door. To make a reservation call 951-781-7339, and for more information about downtown Riverside visit www.RiversideDowntown.org.

About Riverside Downtown Partnership (RDP)

RDP is a not-for-profit organization that was formed in 1981 to advocate for a better downtown. RDP manages Downtown Riverside’s Business Improvement District.

RDP’s vision of Downtown Riverside is the regional destination for businesses and service industries. With employment opportunities and attractive locations for growth, downtown Riverside is recognized for the quality of its cultural life, concentration of arts, educational programs, and urban living opportunities.

RDP’s mission is to promote, represent, and manage an environment to support downtown Riverside as a regional destination for economic, arts, cultural and residential uses.