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Former Pasadena Mayor <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> announced on Wednesday he will be running for City Council to succeed Felicia Williams who is seeking a seat in the State Assembly in next year’s March election. <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> confirmed to Pasadena Now early Wednesday his intention to run. “Returning to my hom... More »
Prior to the first state campaign disclosure deadline on June 30, District 2 City Council candidate <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> raised more than $17,000, his campaign announced on Tuesday. In total, <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> raised $17,178. <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> is a former Pasadena mayor and served... More »
Former Pasadena City Mayor and current Santa Monica City Manager <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> on Friday announced his intentions to step down. According to <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark>, the global pandemic drastically changed Santa Monica’s prospects, forcing city leaders to question how to deliver essential services and mit... More »
According to a statement released by the Congress for a New Urbanism (CNU), <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> is leaving the CNU in December to accept a position as the Deputy Chief Controller for the city of Los Angeles. “As I return to local public service, I’m excited for the future of CNU,” <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> said ... More »
Pasadena City Councilmember <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> will lead his first in-person constituent event since taking office in December, focusing on pedestrian and traffic safety concerns along Washington Boulevard. The March 2nd “Walk and Talk” event comes in response to recent traffic incidents, including a fatal motorcycle collision an... More »
Councilmember <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> on Monday called for “fundamental” budget reform. The call comes as the City Council prepares to vote on the FY 2026 budget of more than $1 billion over the next 10 weeks. The fiscal year begins on July 1. “Spending in our City is on automatic pilot,” the District 2 City Councilmember said on Mond... More »
A range of Pasadena education officials endorsed former Mayor <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark>’s campaign for City Council District 2, including three school board members, his campaign said in a Wednesday email. Pasadena Unified School District Board Members Pat Cahalan, Dr. Yarma Velázquez and Tina Fredericks back <mark class="bsearch_highli... More »
Pasadena District 2 Councilmember-elect <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> hosted a public forum on Tuesday evening to address the city’s pressing water challenges and explore solutions for the future. The event, entitled “Where Will Pasadena Get Our Water?” brought together a panel of water experts to discuss strategies for ensuring a reliable ... More »
[UPDATED] Mayor Victor Gordo has appointed <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> as special housing advisor to the Mayor. In this new role, <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> will advise the Mayor on matters relating to housing issues—including the work of the newly established housing task force. The 15-member Housing Task Force, chaired ... More »
Former Pasadena Mayor <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> has been chosen as the next executive director of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), the organization announced on Tuesday. <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> was recently named housing adviser to Mayor Victor Gordo. CNU provides resources, education and technical assistance... More »
