William J. Dalton

Mayor, City of Garden Grove

Director William “Bill” Dalton was selected to represent the 1^st Supervisoral District cities on the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors in November 2008. 

In November 2004, he served an initial term as mayor, followed by a second term in 2006.  He was re-elected Mayor of Garden Grove in November 2008.  Director Dalton was elected to the City Council for a four-year term in November 1998, and again in 2002.  Currently, Director Dalton serves as President of the Garden Grove Sanitary District and is the Chairman of the Operations Committee for the Orange County Sanitation District. Prior to serving on the Garden Grove City Council, Director Dalton was a lieutenant for the Garden Grove Police Department.

Director Dalton has lived in Garden Grove since 1967 and has made it his goal to promote a safe and secure environment by identifying problems and providing solutions, while equally representing all people in the community.  He and his wife, Sandra, have five children; Pamela, William Jr., Paula, Bob, and Brian.  Director Dalton received his bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice from California State University, Fullerton.