Vote Yes
On the local initiative when it appears on the November 2026 ballot as a local measure.
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Stop the River Walk is a community group in Riverbank, CA, working to protect local farmland, green space, and the town’s unique character. Here is a quick list of what you should know:
- A proposed development threatens to remove Agricultural Resource Conservation protections, changing long-standing General Plan policies that have guided Riverbank’s growth.
- The project could strain water and sewer systems, increase maintenance costs, and leave taxpayers carrying the burden.
- More development would likely mean more traffic, more air pollution, and greater pressure on limited local infrastructure.
- Expansion into the Stanislaus River corridor also risks damaging valuable riparian habitat and local biodiversity.
What we stand for:
- Protecting farmland, open space, and scenic areas
- Supporting growth that is fair, sustainable, and aligned with existing plans and infrastructure
- Ensuring Riverbank residents have a meaningful voice in decisions about growth
- Promoting transparency, accountability, and informed community involvement
- Protecting quality of life and utility rates for local families
How your support helps:
Funds raised will support:
- Signs and marketing
- Community outreach
- Mail and email campaigns
- Advertising
- Educational materials
- Legal fees, if needed
Your contribution helps us inform, organize, and empower the community so everyone has a voice in Riverbank’s future.
Get a Yard Sign.
Spread the Word.
Win the Vote.
One of the fastest ways to grow support is simple visibility. A yard sign turns your front lawn into a daily reminder for neighbors, commuters, and friends: Vote FOR the Stop the River Walk ballot initiative. It’s a small action that creates big momentum—one street at a time.
Want a sign?
Grab one for your yard, your business, or your neighborhood corner (with permission). We’ll share pickup/drop-off options and a suggested donation to help cover printing—because more signs means more “FOR” votes.
Write a letter to the Riverbank City Council
Contact the Mayor and Council Members of Riverbank by phone or e-mail and voice your opposition to the River Walk project. Refer to The River Walk Specific Plan (-SCH #2021060098.)
If you’d like to use our templated letter, please feel free to do so using the following link: Template to City Council
You can send the same letter/e-mail to the mayor and each council-member.
Rachel Hernandez, Mayor
(209) 502-6131
rhernandez@riverbank.org
Luis Uribe, (District 1) Council-member
(209) 719-9225
luribe@riverbank.org
Cindy Fosi, (District 2) Council-member
(209) 315-4545
cfosi@riverbank.org
John Pimentel, (District 3) Council-member
(209) 719-8585
jpimentel@riverbank.org
Stacy Call, (District 4) Council-member
(209) 719-9254
scall@riverbank.org
Attend City Council Meetings:
The Riverbank City Council typically meets the third Tuesday of every month at City Hall, downtown Riverbank. Before the official start of every meeting, there is time given to presentations and then to comments from the public. You have up to three minutes, at any meeting, to voice your opposition to the River Walk Project. You do not have to stay for the whole meeting. The meetings are held in City Hall in downtown Riverbank at 6707 3rd St.
Attend LAFCO Meetings
Attend the monthly LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commissions) meeting which typically meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6pm. LAFCO’s are independent regulatory commissions created by the California legislature to control the boundaries of cities and most special districts. At the beginning of a LAFCO meeting , there is an opportunity to briefly voice your concerns and opposition to the River Walk development. These meetings start at 6:00 pm and are held at 1010 10th St. in the basement chambers, downstairs.
Inform Your Neighbors
- Talk to your neighbors and other members of your household about the effort to stop the River Walk project.
- Tell them about this website.
- Check the Updates section of this website for the most current information.
