Harabedian to Deliver Sacramento Report at Pasadena Rotary Luncheon

Assemblymember John Harabedian will speak at the Pasadena Rotary on Wednesday, October 1, presenting his annual Sacramento Report at the club’s weekly luncheon. The event aims to update the public on legislative progress in Sacramento while fostering community engagement across the 41st District, which spans in Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, La Verne, Upland and Rancho Cucamonga.

“All are welcome to come and hear the Sacramento Report from Assemblymember John Harabedian at Pasadena Rotary on Wednesday, October 1 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.,” the announcement noted, highlighting the open nature of the session and the importance of community dialogue.

Harabedian was born and raised in Sierra Madre and began his public service as a Sierra Madre Councilmember in 2012, was re-elected in 2016, and served twice as mayor. During his tenure he championed innovative policies to protect the environment, conserve resources and expand municipal services. He led Sierra Madre’s groundbreaking solar energy initiative, which now powers the city, and co-founded the Clean Power Alliance to promote renewable energy across the region.

Professionally, Harabedian has served as a prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and worked with leading institutions such as Latham Watkins, Stanford’s Immigrants Rights Clinic and the Equality Pro Bono Project. As a CORO Fellow, he contributed to labor and municipal policy initiatives with AFSCME District Council 36 and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s office.

His academic achievements include graduating from Loyola High School, earning a bachelor’s degree from Yale University, a master’s in comparative social policy from Oxford University and a law degree from Stanford University.

The luncheon will be held at The University Club, located at 175 N. Oakland Ave. in Pasadena.

Lunch service begins at noon, the meeting begins at 12:30 p.m., and the featured speaker is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The luncheon cost is $45, payable at the door.

For more information, visit www.pasadenarotary.com.