FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Riverside, CA – July 01, 2026 – The Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) has announced the selection of Jacque Casillas, Mayor of the City of Corona, as Chair of its 2026-27 Executive Committee. The vote took place during the WRCOG’ s Annual General Assembly on June 18, 2026, where more than 100 representatives from member agencies gathered to celebrate regional collaboration.
Councilmember Mike Lara of the City of Beaumont was selected as Vice Chair, and Councilmember Christian Dinco of the City of Eastvale was named Second Vice Chair.
“I am honored to serve as Chair of WRCOG and to represent a region that values partnership and collaboration,” said Mayor Casillas. “WRCOG’s success is built on finding common ground and working together to address shared challenges. I look forward to working with our members to advance balanced, thoughtful solutions that strengthen our communities and benefit the region as a whole.”
Mayor Casillas has served as a dedicated member of WRCOG for over 5 years representing the City of Corona throughout her tenure. She has previously held the positions of Vice-Chair and Second Vice Chair on the WRCOG Executive Committee. In addition to her Executive Committee service, Mayor Casillas has served as Vice-Chair of the Administration and Finance Committee, and Second Vice-Chair on the Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN).
As Chair of the WRCOG Executive Committee, Jacque Casillas will help guide the agency’s most impactful regional initiatives, including the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program, which funds critical regional transportation infrastructure improvements for member agencies, and the Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) — a tri-agency partnership that delivers no-cost energy efficiency resources, workforce education and training, and codes and standards support to communities across the Inland Empire. Under her leadership, WRCOG will continue advancing its Energy Resilience Plan, which includes microgrid feasibility studies and Community Resilience Center (CRC) development to strengthen energy security across Western Riverside County, as well as, WRCOG’s clean transportation and zero-emission vehicle initiatives, regional solid waste recycling programs, and ongoing efforts to support disadvantaged and hard-to-reach communities throughout the subregion. With a strong foundation of service on the WRCOG Executive Committee, the Administration & Finance Committee, and the I-REN Executive Committee, Chair Casillas brings deep institutional knowledge and a proven commitment to regional collaboration to her new role.
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Photo: Chair Jacque Casillas, Western Riverside Council Of Governments
About WRCOG
WRCOG is a Joint Powers Authority, consisting of the County of Riverside, 18 cities, two regional water districts and the Riverside County Superintendent of Schools. Its actions and activities are guided by its members. Recognizing that issues related to growth are not constrained by city or county boundaries, WRCOG focuses on a number of regional matters important to the future of Western Riverside County. By working together through its committee structure and utilizing existing resources, WRCOG is cost-effective by reducing duplication of effort and sharing information, enabling strong advocacy, and strengthening Western Riverside County’s standing in southern California and the state. WRCOG’s program areas are varied and range from transportation to air quality, solid waste, environment, energy, resiliency, sustainability, and growth. For more information about WRCOG please visit http://www.wrcog.us/.
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