This story starts with me growing up in Pasadena. I was blessed with stable housing my whole life, so I obviously fell in love with the city over the years. What’s not to love? It’s safe, it’s diverse, and it’s beautiful. Eventually I left the city to go to co... More »
Dear Editor: Your Political Gumbo today misses the central points of those who commented last night on the City Council’s selection of Justin Jones to fill the District 3 vacancy. Here is my entire comment with highlighted portions the Gumbo does not consider... More »
No need for a recap on this one. But why not, the City Council appointed Justin Jones to the District 3 seat last Thursday night. And most people know Brandon Lamar wanted the seat and was considered by many to be a lock, based on the 40% he received in his el... More »
Letter from a concerned community member: The Pasadena City Council voted to appoint Justin Jones as the new District 3 Councilmember, at least until December when the current term of office is completed. The vote did not come without controversy however. Coun... More »
I’m disappointed. Not just because I wasn’t appointed to the District 3 council seat last Thursday night. I definitely wanted that to happen just as much as I wanted it when I campaigned in my district for 10 months. I was disappointed when I didn’t win the e... More »
The City Council returns on Monday after appointing Justin Jones to represent District 3. The agenda is light, nothing big or earth shattering here. I expect some calls regarding the appointment. The usual conspiracy theories will fly. May as well save the nic... More »
The Pasadena City Council appointed Justin Jones on Thursday to fill the first vacancy left by the death of John Kennedy. Here are some notes I have been keeping over the past 10 days or so, including Monday. Truth to tell, based on the presentations the worst... More »
Dear Mayor of Pasadena and Pasadena City Council Members, The future of Pasadena District 3 rests in your hands tonight when you vote to appoint the interim council member to represent City of Pasadena District 3 to fill the vacancy of the beloved Councilmembe... More »
Mayor Victor Gordo wants to open the City Council chambers to the public next month. I have no issue with this the more access the public has to meetings the better. Here’s what won’t change though, the City Council still won’t engage people during public comm... More »
Minority communities historically suffer from a disproportionate preschool-to-prison pipeline, with prisons filled with BIPOC men and women who become part of this cycle. BIPOC people are far more likely to be criminalized than Whites. Research reveals this po... More »
For nearly 100 years, Pasadena City College (PCC) has served the San Gabriel Valley. It educates over 20,000 students every semester. It contributes over $600 million to the local economy while supporting 6,000 jobs. And it’s transformed hundreds of thousands ... More »
After 60 days the City Council will appoint a new District 3 City Councilmember on Thursday. Either Justin Jones, Lucious Smith or Brandon Lamar will get the nod. Respect to all three for stepping up to fill the vacancy left by John J. Kennedy. I’m not going t... More »
