INDIO –Today, Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez (R-Indio) (Vice Chair, Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee) issued the following statement upon being recommended by California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas to serve on the Colorado River Forum, a key program of The Council of State Governments West (CSG West), for the 2025-26 biennium:
“I am truly honored to have been recommended by Speaker Robert Rivas to serve on the Colorado River Forum, an opportunity that I take with great pride and responsibility. The Colorado River is not only a vital resource for California but for the entire Western United States, and I am excited to contribute to meaningful conversations that will shape the future of water policy in our region. This forum brings together legislators from across the seven Colorado River basin states, and I am eager to collaborate with my colleagues to tackle the complex and urgent challenges that face our communities and our environment.
I am deeply grateful to Speaker Rivas for this trust, and I look forward to joining CSG West’s nonpartisan network, where we can work together to share ideas, exchange solutions and strengthen our legislative institutions. The Colorado River is a lifeline for millions of people and I am committed to ensuring that we manage this precious resource for the benefit of future generations.”
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