For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Contact: Naseem Farooqi

July 21, 2020                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Public Affairs Manager

 

WEST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF DON GRIGGS, PRESIDENT OF THE WEST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION

 

A well-known face at the West Valley Water District’s Board meetings, Don Griggs served with honor and integrity as the President of the West Valley Water District Ratepayers Association and Westside Action Group. In addition to his work in the water industry, for 40 years he fought to improve the political and economic condition of Black Americans across the county. Ultimately, his leadership and tenacity for civil rights and equity led to improvements and victories for every resident. His life and legacy of leadership, service and most of all, friendship, will be missed by all.

 

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The West Valley Water District has proudly served the communities of Bloomington, Colton, Fontana, Rialto, San Bernardino, and Jurupa Valley since 1952. Through name changes and consolidation, the mission has always remained the same: to provide customers with safe, high quality, and reliable water service at a reasonable rate and in a sustainable manner. The District provides water for 83,000 customers and is overseen by a five-member, publicly-elected Board of Directors.