What’s Really Happening in Corona
Citizens, business owners, nonprofits, and faith communities are paying more than ever in taxes and utilities — and getting less in return: more debt, and redevelopment plans that displace the very people who built this city.
We believe in a Corona shaped by its people — not by private developers.
- In 2020, voters passed Measure X to strengthen emergency response, clean parks, and safer neighborhoods.
- Instead, City Hall diverted millions into bonds and payroll expansions — while violent crime rose and utility bills skyrocketed.
Now, City Council is pushing a $200 million redevelopment plan in Downtown Corona that risks displacing small businesses, nonprofits, and families.
Behind the talk of “revitalization,” here’s what’s really happening:
- Families face record-high water and sewer bills after eight straight years of increases.
- Trusted nonprofits — from the YMCA to United Way — are being forced out of community spaces.
- Local small businesses — many Latino-owned — are being displaced without a survival plan.
- Meanwhile, city leaders raised their own pay while adding $110+ million in new pension debt.
Who Is Being Impacted
Their plan hits hardest in neighborhoods long left out of City Hall’s decisions:
Small businesses and nonprofits serving long-time residents are being displaced.
Public spaces like City Park are being turned into fee-based facilities.
A $35 million road narrowing will worsen traffic and pollution along Sixth Street.
Secret land deals and NDAs erode transparency and destroy public trust.
Together, we ask for:
- Stop displacing small businesses, nonprofits, and faith-based groups that serve long-time residents.
- Release a full public audit of redevelopment spending, land transfers, and bond debt approved by the current council.
- Guarantee inclusive planning with residents, small businesses, nonprofits, and faith leaders at the table — not backroom deals with developers.
- Ensure free and equitable access to parks and community amenities — no paywalls on public spaces.
- Protect and support community nonprofits through relocation assistance or viable long-term alternatives.
Our Vision
We’re fighting for a Corona rooted in:
Transparency in government
Safety for families
Fiscal responsibility for taxpayers
Respect for the small businesses, nonprofits, and families who built this city
Together, we can protect the heart of Corona — and bring in new leadership that listens to its people, not developers.
Join the Movement
This isn’t just about policies — it’s about elected officials who forgot who they serve.
✅ Sign the petition → Add your name to demand accountability from City Hall.
✅ Show up → Your presence at council meetings shows incumbents their time is up.
✅ Share your story → Show how these decisions hurt residents, nonprofits, and businesses.
✅ Stay connected → Join our mailing list and community meetings to stay informed and organized.