This is the last in a series of columns on 10 Grand Challenges to transform Pasadena’s future. Today’s column focuses on the need for local funding and an expanded Housing Authority to pursue creative approaches to affordable housing for all. “All Pasadena residents have an equal right to live in decent, safe, and affordable housing in a suitable living environment for the long-term well-being an... More »
This is the tenth in a series of columns on 10 Grand Challenges to transform Pasadena’s future. Today’s column focuses on the process for reclaiming the 710 Stub to reunify surrounding neighborhoods. More than half a century ago, Caltrans tore a massive hole through a thriving Pasadena neighborhood of homes, small businesses and the landmark Neighborhood Church. More than 60 acres were cleared. A ... More »
<mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark>, former Pasadena Mayor and Councilmember and a current Planning Commissioner, launched his campaign for the Pasadena District 2 Council seat on Saturday morning in MacDonald Park. <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark>, who is also the Chief Deputy Controller of the City of Los Angeles, was joined by nearl... More »
At our District 2 Forum last week on the recent ICE raids and our community’s response, there was one thing everyone could agree on: our current immigration system is broken. It’s unsustainable to have an underclass of more than 10 million immigrants In America whose lack of legal status exposes them to routine economic exploitation. As Americans have come to realize that mass deportations means u... More »
This is the seventh in a series of columns on 10 Grand Challenges to transform Pasadena’s future. Today’s column focuses on making Pasadena a bike-friendly community. Before the Red Cars connected Pasadena to Los Angeles a century ago, there was a nine-mile elevated bikeway between the two cities. A one-way trip cost a dime. A round trip was 15 cents. Sad to say, but in today’s world, Pasadena ran... More »
This is the ninth in a series of columns on 10 Grand Challenges to transform Pasadena’s future. Today’s column focuses on ensuring that new apartment and condo projects reflect Pasadena’s traditional quality of design. Regardless of local sentiment, Pasadena is going to see the development of more high-density housing in the years to come. Prominent city leaders may lament the loss of “local cont... More »
Former Pasadena Mayors Terry Tornek, Chris Holden, Bill Thomson and Bill Paparian have endorsed District 2 candidate <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark>’s campaign for Pasadena City Council. <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> faces sitting District 2 Councilmember Felicia Williams, who is also the City’s current Vice Mayor. <mark class="... More »
Former Pasadena Mayors Terry Tornek, Chris Holden, Bill Thomson and Bill Paparian have endorsed District 2 candidate <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark>’s campaign for Pasadena City Council. <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> faces sitting District 2 Councilmember Felicia Williams, who is also the City’s current Vice Mayor. Former Mayor ... More »
[UPDATED] The Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club has endorsed former Pasadena Mayor <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> for the District 2 seat on the City Council in the upcoming March 5 election, according to a statement issued by <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark>’s campaign. Morgan Goodwin, Senior Director of the Sierra Club Angeles ... More »
District 2 Candidate <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> will hold a campaign kickoff on July 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at McDonald Park, 1000 E. Mountain St., Pasadena. Food and beverages will be served at the event. “Parks are the cornerstone of public space and we are looking for a fun way to bring people together around the theme of ‘One Pasadena’ ... More »
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