The City of Menifee is mourning the passing of former Mayor and Councilmember John V. Denver, a longtime public servant affectionately known as the “Father of Menifee.”
Denver, who moved to Menifee in 1985, devoted decades to the community as an elected official, educator, and realtor. He began his public service with 17 years as a trustee for the Perris Union High School District before joining Menifee’s inaugural City Council. He served a total of 10 years on the council, including a term as Mayor in 2012.
A key figure in Menifee’s cityhood movement, Denver was instrumental in laying the foundation for the city’s governance and infrastructure. He helped adopt Menifee’s first General Plan and Parks Master Plan, and he championed critical infrastructure projects, including th
