Lock Dawson to head state mayor group

Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson has been selected to lead Big City Mayors, a group made up of the mayors of California’s largest cities.

Lock Dawson, whose second mayoral term will end in 2028, will lead the coalition in 2025 and 2026, according to a statement on the city’s website.

She will be the first Riverside mayor to be in charge of Big City Mayors, which represents about 11 million state residents.

“I am honored to be selected for this important role, working with my fellow mayors from around the state on issues of crucial importance to all Californians,” Lock Dawson said in the statement. “I’d like to thank San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria for his leadership these past two years and all the mayors in our coalition for entrusting me to continue our advocacy and impact going forward.”