County Supervisor Richard Valle Dies at 73

Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 2 representative Richard Valle died last Wednesday afternoon at 73 from health complications due to a two-year battle with prostate cancer.

Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 2 representative Richard Valle died last Wednesday afternoon at 73 from health complications due to a two-year battle with prostate cancer.

Valle was elected in Nov. 2012 to represent District 2 (Hayward, Union City, Newark, parts of Fremont). Previously, he served for 13 years on the Union City City Council.

During his 10 years on the Board of Supervisors, Valle fought for safety-net services and mental health programs and was a tireless supporter of Saint Rose Hospital. He advocated for at-risk youth and job development programs and championed organized labor.

"I am devastated to learn of the passing of my colleague and friend," Board President Nate Miley (District 4) said in a statement. "He uplifted community volunteers through a highly successful annual volunteer appreciation event, promoted walkable neighborhoods through the Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll, and educated the community about STEM programming through Science in the Park.  My condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, staff and to all those lucky enough to call Richard a friend."