As a longtime resident of Pasadena, I have always been a staunch advocate for preservation and a champion of our public schools. However, I am also deeply committed to the long-term fiscal health of our community. This often puts me at odds with ballot initiat... More »
My name is Jonathan Gardner. I am the President of the United Teachers of Pasadena. Recently, there was an Op-Ed written to oppose upgrading PUSD’s 100 year old buildings. I could not help but note the irony in the writer’s statement that they refused to acce... More »
Measure PL asks Pasadena residents to support a bond that will fund seismic strengthening, restoration, and modernization of the Central Library, one of the most important historic buildings in the City and a community resource of immeasurable value. I will ... More »
In Monday’s opinion piece, Ryan Bell labeled the arguments against Prop 33 as “lies.” Bell didn’t mention that he is the paid Chair of the Pasadena Rental Housing Board, or that he failed to persuade his fellow Board members to endorse Prop 33. Even the LA Tim... More »
Is safety important to you? Of course it is! All my life, Californians have agonized about crime. Understandably so. Security for ourselves, our loved ones and our neighbors is fundamental to our peace of mind. Murder, rape, assaults and robberies exact trauma... More »
In 2021, on my teacher’s salary, I purchased a home in Pasadena. Soon after I applied for a teaching position within the Pasadena Unified School District. I was offered the role, but I rejected it because their salary offer was substantially lower than that of... More »
When I spoke with folks during the Measure H campaign, now two years ago, many who opposed rent control would say things like, “Rent control doesn’t work. Look at Santa Monica or San Francisco. They have rent control and the rent there is among the highest in ... More »
My mail-in ballot arrived and I can’t wait to cast my vote. I will do so with a smile on my face… there’s an energy around this election that we didn’t see a few months ago and I’m hopeful we’ll see renewed interest reflected at the polls in November. Voter tu... More »
The Pasadena Unified School District leadership remains deeply committed to maintaining a quality education for our students while resolving the district’s budget shortfall due to the expiration of one-time COVID relief funds and lower-than-expected State reve... More »
There have never been term limits for Pasadena mayors and councilmembers, but you have the power to adopt this common-sense practice for our city by voting YES on Measure PC. Developed by an independent task force of residents like you, Measure PC’s proposed l... More »
Dear Pasadena Now Editor, I am writing in support of Measures R and EE. There is nothing more important than the support and development of our children. They are the future of our community, our nation, our world. They deserve every opportunity to succeed ... More »
Dear Council Member Steve Madison, I am reaching out as a long-standing business owner in Old Pasadena since 1996. Over the years, I have witnessed a series of troubling decisions by the City of Pasadena regarding parking policies, which seem to continuously t... More »
