04/09/2026
We have a beautiful neighborhood, Thanks for looking out Councilmember Sean Mill ~ Fyi, that's our shop! 👍
Keeping our neighborhoods safe and protecting the health of our community, especially our youth, has always been a top priority for me. In recent years, we’ve seen a troubling rise in the misuse of substances like kratom and nitrous oxide, often sold in forms that make them more potent and appealing to young people. Here in Riverside, enforcement efforts between 2023 and 2025 uncovered hundreds of nitrous oxide tanks and thousands of cartridges, and across Southern California, synthetic kratom has been linked to addiction, overdoses, and tragic loss of life.
That’s why on February 18, 2026, I took action and spearheaded two public safety measures to regulate kratom and prohibit the unlawful sale of nitrous oxide in our city, while still protecting legitimate medical and commercial uses. These efforts were developed in close partnership with the Riverside Police Department and the City Attorney’s Office to directly respond to what our community has been experiencing.
This week, my colleagues and I unanimously approved these measures. I’m proud of the work we’ve done together, and I remain committed to continuing this effort to keep Riverside safe, healthy, and strong for everyone.
