Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle has died, his colleague on the Board of Supervisors said Wednesday.
Valle had represented District 2, which includes Hayward, Union City, Newark and parts of Fremont, since 2012. His cause of death was not immediately available.
Supervisor Nate Miley issued a statement about Valle’s death, saying he “was an advocate for at-risk youth, job development programs, and was a steadfast champion for organized labor.”
Oakland City Councilmember Kevin Jenkins also wrote about the supervisor’s death, saying on social media that Valle was a “dedicated public servant. His passion for environmental and social justice was unparalleled, and his commitment to community will endure.”
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