The Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) has announced the selection of Brenda Dennstedt, director at Western Municipal Water District, as chair of its 2026 executive committee.
Councilmember Jacque Casillas of the City of Corona was selected as vice chair, and Mayor Mike Lara of the City of Beaumont was named second vice chair.
Dennstedt has served on the WRCOG executive committee for 12 years, previously holding positions as chair, vice chair, and second vice chair. She has contributed to several key committees, including the Administration and Finance Committee and the General Assembly Ad Hoc Committee.
Dennstedt is the first executive committee member from a water district to hold the chair position. She has served on the Western Municipal Water District Board of Directors since 2007, where she has championed regional water education and interagency cooperation.
As chair, Dennstedt will help guide WRCOG’s initiatives in transportation, sustainability, and economic development.
“I am honored to serve as chair of WRCOG and to represent a region that leads with collaboration and innovation,” Dennstedt said. “As we face new challenges and opportunities, I look forward to working alongside our members to strengthen our communities through strategic investments in infrastructure, energy, and sustainability.”
