Pasadena City Council to Accept Election Results

The Pasadena City Council on Monday will formally accept the results of this year’s election.

The election saw significant voter approval for several key local measures, including a bond for library improvements and multiple City Charter amendments.

Among the most notable outcomes was the passage of Measure PL, a $195 million bond for the renovation and earthquake retrofit of the 97-year-old Pasadena Central Library. The measure received overwhelming support, with 72.42% of voters (44,835 votes) voting in favor.

The voter approval will allow the city to issue general obligation bonds, generating $12 million annually to fund the project, which includes roof replacement, asbestos removal, fire safety updates, and technology upgrades.

City officials plan to move forward with finalizing renovation plans in early 2025.

In addition to Measure PL, voters approved five City Charter amendments. Measure PA, which mandates special elections to fill City Council vacancies and establishes residency requirements for appointed officeholders, passed with 86.41% of the vote. Measure PB, which revises the City Council’s organizational meeting schedule and creates an Acting Mayor position, was approved by 85.60% of voters. Measure PC, which imposes term limits on elected officials, passed with 81.96% approval.

Measure PF, which ensures continued fire and police representation on the Pasadena Fire and Police Retirement System Board, received 85.64% support, while Measure PR, which aligns Pasadena’s housing and eviction rules with state law, passed with 63.87% of the vote.