No matter which candidate you voted for in the recent election, everyone in Pasadena can take pride in Victor Gordo’s installation as our city’s first Latino Mayor. His story is a compelling affirmation of the values of opportunity and inclusion that transcend... More »
Dear Pasadena, As the outgoing chair of the Public Safety Committee, I would like to share a brief statement. One of the worst horrors in Pasadena history occurred on Halloween of 1993 when gang members gunned down a group of boys trick-or-treating who happen... More »
[Editor’s Note: At an organizational meeting on Monday, the Pasadena City Council will install newly elected Councilmembers. Felicia Williams will be sworn in to replace Margaret McAustin representing District 2. McAustin held the seat since 2007, but withdrew... More »
One of my favorite movies is a lesser-known Disney film called Meet the Robinsons. I say lesser-known because, compared to the princess classics, Pixar giants, and blockbuster action films, Meet the Robinsons often seems to be forgotten—or at least talked abou... More »
Dear Friend and Neighbor, It’s that time of the year when we in City Council District 3 simply want to say Happy Thanksgiving! We gather on this day to be thankful for what we have, for the family we love, the friends we cherish, and for the blessings that wil... More »
Dear First District Neighbors & Friends, and City of Pasadena: Giving, Gratitude, & Grace Those three words have been on my mind a lot lately. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of our neighbors have lost their jobs and consequently are uncertain of wh... More »
A lot has happened since the last pot of gumbo was served. Victor Gordo is now mayor-elect. Nationally, Joe Biden also has the word elect behind his new title. Damn glad to see that. But earlier this week, in a split vote by the L.A. County Board of Superviso... More »
As most of you know, my term as Mayor will end on December 7, 2020. Councilmember Victor Gordo will become Mayor at that time and I wish him well. It has been a real privilege to be able to serve a City that has been so wonderful to my family since 1982. I hav... More »
Fifty years ago, Pasadena faced a racial reckoning. In 1970, Pasadena earned the dishonorable distinction of being the first school district outside the South to be ordered by a Federal Court to integrate its schools. The school district lost a landmark civi... More »
It’s rightly been called “an assault on democracy” — the effort by President Donald Trump to keep states from certifying the results of the recent election. After all, if the results aren’t certified, the results aren’t final, and legally it’s like the electio... More »
I am honored and grateful to everyone who believed in me, supported me, donated to the campaign and most importantly to those who voted for me. I would especially like to thank Peter Roybal, Rick Nordstrom, and Thomas Koiso without whom this journey would not... More »
The year was 1606, and in response to the return of the plague in London, Shakespeare’s company of players, the King’s Men, was forced to lock the doors of the famous Globe Theatre. It was a disheartening and fearful time, and one that is now easier to underst... More »
