Mayor Pete Williams, 5200 Springfield Street, Riverside, OH (2026)

06/21/2026

This Week with Mayor Pete...

It is a very busy and rewarding time in the City of Riverside, Ohio, highlighted by community celebrations, recognition of outstanding achievements, and support for our region's strong partnership with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

One of the week's most meaningful events for Rebecca and I was attending the 88th Air Base Wing Change of Command Ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force as guests of Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton, Commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Joining me in the front row were Riverside City Manager Jesse Lightle and Mayor Dan Kirkpatrick of Fairborn, Mayor Don Adams of Beavercreek, and Mayor Bryan Suddith, MPA of Kettering, demonstrating our region's united support for Wright-Patterson and its mission.
The ceremony marked the transition of command from Col. Dustin Richards to Col. Jason Okumura, while Chief Master Sgt. Tessa M. Fontaine relinquished responsibility as Command Chief to Chief Master Sgt. Jason Vollmer.
Becca and I are especially grateful for the friendship and leadership of Col. Richards and Chief Fontaine. They have been tremendous community partners and have strengthened the bond between Wright-Patterson and the communities it serves. We wish them and their families all the best in their next assignments and look forward to welcoming Col. Okumura and Chief Vollmer to the Miami Valley. We can't wait to support you leading The Mighty 88th!

We also had the privilege of recognizing some of Riverside's brightest students during a recent City Council meeting. Council honored the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from Archbishop Carroll High School and Stebbins High School for their hard work, academic excellence, and leadership. These students represent the very best of our community, and we are excited to see the impact they will make in the years ahead.

In addition, the City Council recognized the latest graduates of the Riverside Citizens Academy. This outstanding program gives residents an inside look at city government, public safety, public works, and municipal operations. Congratulations to all who completed the program and demonstrated their commitment to learning more about and becoming more engaged in our community. Thanks to our stellar Council Clerk Katie Lewallen, MMC, for leading this initiative.

We also celebrated one of Riverside's favorite traditions—the St. Helen Parish Festival. My family and I once again enjoyed volunteering in the Corn Booth, and it was wonderful to spend time with so many friends, neighbors, and families throughout the weekend. Events like the St. Helen Festival showcase the strong sense of community that makes Riverside such a special place to call home. A huge thank you goes out to the countless volunteers, parish leaders, sponsors, and attendees who made this year's festival another tremendous success.

05/18/2026

This Week with Mayor Pete...

Rebecca and I had a wonderful time attending the Annual Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley Luncheon, where we celebrated my fellow Archbishop Carroll High School classmate, Amanda DeLotelle, receiving the Community Partner Award for her incredible nonprofit, Miami Valley Meals. Amanda’s work continues to make a tremendous difference across our community by serving those in need with compassion and dignity. Congratulations, Amanda, on this well-deserved recognition!

We also attended the Annual Dinner of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission alongside fellow Riverside Council Members Steve Gaby, Andy Brown, and Brenda Fry. It was great to see another Carroll alum and good friend, Matt Joseph, receive the Regional Steward Award. This award recognizes individuals with an innovative spirit for solving regional challenges, building broad support around a shared vision, and advancing economic, social, and environmental progress throughout the Miami Valley. Congratulations to Matt on this outstanding honor and for his continued leadership in our region.

I also held a Town Hall Meeting with residents of the City of Riverside, Ohio, and was very encouraged by both the attendance and the lively discussion. I have always believed that good local government starts with listening, and I appreciate everyone who took the time to attend, ask questions, share concerns, and offer ideas. I am always willing to have conversations with the people of our community, and I look forward to holding another Town Hall soon.

Finally, I had the absolute honor of presenting Riverside resident Virginia Wehkamp with a Mayoral Proclamation in celebration of her 100th Birthday! Virginia moved into her brand new home in Mad River Township in 1954 and has been a pillar of her neighborhood ever since. What a joy it was to congratulate her on this remarkable milestone and to celebrate a century of life, family, and community.

Thank you to everyone who makes Riverside and the Miami Valley such a special place to call home!

04/27/2026

This Week with Mayor Pete...

It was a great week here in the City of Riverside, Ohio, and a reminder of just how strong our community is when people stay engaged and involved.

I had the opportunity to speak on the first night of our Riverside Citizens’ Academy. It’s always one of my favorite programs because it gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at how their city operates. I shared a simple message: community participation matters. When residents stay involved, ask questions, and take part in the process, it makes all of us better. Thanks to Katie Lewallen, CMC, for putting this program together and for getting Joe's Pizza!

I was also incredibly proud to host Pete LuPiba, Commissioner of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission for the State of Ohio, along with representatives from the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Education Outreach Office at Archbishop Carroll High School. They spent time with the student leaders of our Military Kids Club—an outstanding group of young people who represent the very best of Riverside and our strong connection to Wright-Patt. It was a great moment for our schools and our military families. Military Child Education Coalition® | MCEC®

A huge thank you to our local Kroger for stepping up once again as a great community partner by donating water for the After-Prom events at both Stebbins and Carroll. It may seem like a small gesture, but it makes a big difference for our students, and it does not go unnoticed.

I also want to recognize our Service Department for putting together another successful Community Clean-Up Day this past Saturday. When I stopped by, dozens of residents were already taking advantage of the opportunity. Thanks to our partners at Rumpke Waste & Recycling and Franklin Iron & Metal Corp. for helping make that possible. It was also great to run into State Representative Andrea White, who was out enjoying our bike trails with her husband—another reminder of the quality of life we’re building here in Riverside.

Finally, just a reminder that I’ll be hosting Mondays with the Mayor tonight, April 27, from 5:00–6:30 PM at City Hall in the Council Chambers. If you have a question, a concern, or want to stop by and say hello, I’d love to see you there.

Have a great week, Riverside!

04/15/2026

This Week with Mayor Pete...

Becca and I enjoyed a great update from the Dayton Metro Library and learned more about its new partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton. Thank you, Jeffrey Trzeciak and team, for innovating and moving the community forward.

We also had an incredible time celebrating the 20th anniversary of the F-22 Raptor alongside dignitaries from the State of Ohio and the United States Air Force. Riverside’s own Felita LaRock beautifully performed the National Anthem. What a night at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

We also formally said goodbye to Joshua Rauch, our City Manager for the past 4.5 years. It was meaningful to see so many regional leaders come to honor Josh and his service to Riverside, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Commander Colonel Dustin Richards. Right before his departure, Josh helped close the sale of the office complex at 5100 and 5200 Springfield Street and secured a long-term lease for City office space at a great rate for the next 10 years. An incredible swan song and a fitting end to a remarkable era of stewardship.

At Carroll High School, the leader of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated Mass with the students, and I was proud to see my son Jack take part in the service. It was an honor to have Archbishop Casey here in the City of Riverside, Ohio.

This past Saturday was also one of my favorite days of the year: the 3rd Annual East Catholic Classic Junior High Track & Field Invitational at Carroll. It's been so much fun helping out with the East Catholic Track & Field Team, and this event is always a blast. More than 140 athletes from six different schools competed, and the Mad River Middle School squad captured the overall championship. The trophy goes home with them until next year. My hats off to Coach Harper, Coach Janae, and Coach Ebonie on a tremendous effort.

It was a full week, and another reminder of how fortunate we are to be part of such a strong and connected community here in Riverside.

Address

5200 Springfield Street
Riverside, OH
45431

Telephone

+19372331801

Website

https://www.riversideoh.gov/

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