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Pasadena residents will have an opportunity to learn about six ballot measures in an upcoming community forum on Monday, September 30. The event, part of the “Let’s Talk Let’s Listen Community Series,” will take place at the Pasadena Job Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Rick Cole, the Councilmember-Elect for District 2, will lead the discussion with a panel of community stakeholders.
Participants will include Heavenly Hughes, Executive Director of My Tribe Rise, and Pablo Alvarado, Co-Executive Director of National Day Laborer Organizing Network and Co-Chair of Pasadenans Organizing for Progress.
The forum will address measures concerning the library tax and proposed changes to the City Charter. These changes involve term limits for elected officials and campaign finance regulations, issues that could significantly impact local governance.
Dominick Corey, Director of Community Engagement for the Rose Bowl Stadium, will also contribute to the conversation. The event aims to provide voters with comprehensive information to make informed decisions on the November ballot.
Organizers have arranged for live streaming on Radio Jornalera and the Facebook page of Pasadenans Organizing for Progress. Full Spanish translation will be available for both in-person attendees and online viewers.
The timing of the forum is strategic, occurring just seven days before mail-in ballots are distributed in Pasadena. This scheduling allows voters ample time to consider the issues before casting their votes.
Several local organizations are supporting the event, including the Clergy Community Coalition, One Church One People One Purpose, and Coalition for Increased Civilian Oversight of Pasadena Police. These groups emphasize the importance of community engagement in local politics.
Attendees and online participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the forum. This interactive format is designed to foster a robust discussion about the potential impacts of each ballot measure.
The Pasadena Job Center, located at 500 N. Lake Avenue, will host the in-person component of the event. Organizers encourage both physical and virtual attendance to ensure widespread community participation, noting there’s “a lot to unpack to decide a yes or no” on these important ballot measures.
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