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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 »
Citing a period marked by international conflict, national unrest, the lingering effects of the Eaton Fire and growing economic inequality, Pasadena City Councilmember <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> is inviting residents to participate in a public discussion focused on improving community mental health. <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</... 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 »
Pasadena City Councilmember <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Rick</mark> <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark> will host a Youth Engagement Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Wild Parrot Brewing Company, an open evening aimed at college students and young professionals who want a say in how the city is run. The event is open to everyone, <mark class="bsearch_highlight">Cole</mark>’s Distr... More »
