Aram Ayra
CA · Member, Riverside Budget Engagement Commission (Ward 2)
Ward 2 member of Riverside's Budget Engagement Commission, an educator and nonprofit director with two UC Riverside degrees. His priorities include more affordable housing and faster 911 response times.
Where Aram Ayra stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (6 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 2 support
Argued that the Budget Engagement Commission should review city revenue proposals alongside spending decisions.
September 10, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: raincrossgazette.com
Voted to seek clearer complaint guidance and whistleblower protections for city boards; the motion passed 9-2.
July 10, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: riversideca.legistar.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
Proposed restoring road, pedestrian, and senior-program budget cuts; voted no when a substitute budget recommendation passed 5-4.
May 14, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: riversideca.legistar.com
Led the launch of Riverside's grant program offering up to three $1,000 grants to local community groups.
December 13, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: raincrossgazette.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Moved to recommend a long-term fire and emergency-response funding plan; the commission passed it 5-3.
February 12, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: riversideca.legistar.com
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 6 support
Proposed restoring road, pedestrian, and senior-program budget cuts; voted no when a substitute budget recommendation passed 5-4.
May 14, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: riversideca.legistar.com
Led the launch of Riverside's grant program offering up to three $1,000 grants to local community groups.
December 13, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: raincrossgazette.com
Helped organize free tax-preparation events in Southern California as a Golden State Opportunity organizer.
April 28, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: goldenstateopportunity.org
Presented a plan for small city grants to community groups while chairing the Human Relations Commission's grant committee.
February 1, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: riversideca.legistar.com
Helped build free food pantries in Riverside and helped plan their rollout.
March 17, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: news.ucr.edu
Co-founded a Riverside aid network that delivered more than 500 meals to over 30 families during the pandemic.
June 16, 2020Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: insideucr.ucr.edu
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Seconded a commission plan to condemn anti-Asian hate and form a response group; the motion passed 8-0.
March 25, 2021Supports Civil Rights
Source: riversideca.legistar.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Proposed restoring road, pedestrian, and senior-program budget cuts; voted no when a substitute budget recommendation passed 5-4.
May 14, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: riversideca.legistar.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Received Inland Empire United's endorsement for Riverside City Council Ward 2.
March 25, 2026
Source: ieunited.org
Helped a Riverside school-equity group press for repairs and funding for North High School.
October 21, 2021
Source: raincrossgazette.com
Past race Aram Ayra ran in:
- City Council Member, Ward 2 · November 3, 2026 · Riverside city, California