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Candidates
(Vote for 2)
Election results -- manually collected from individual City Clerks' offices -- are official unless noted above. Unofficial results will be updated as available.
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Michael A. Cacciotti
2,647 votes
33.3%
- Occupation: Councilmember, State Prosecutor
- Mayor, 2003-2004; Advisory Board, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, 2001-2005
- Liaison: Library Board of Trustees, Parks and Recreation and Animal Commissions, and Tournament of Roses Committee
- Former Liaison to Natural Resources, Transportation, Public Safety, and Youth Commissions; Chair, Arroyo Nature Park Task Force
- Former Deputy State Attorney, State Department of Transportation
- AYSO Soccer Coach
- Volunteer: South Pasadena Senior Center and Guide Dogs for the Blind
Priorities:
- Continue to lead successful strategies in fighting the 710 Freeway, get Caltrans properties sold and advocate multi-modal transportation solutions
- Reverse decades of infrastructure neglect, including advocacy of critically needed street repairs
- Continue the high quality of our police, fire-fighting and library services and continue to advocate for fiscal responsibility
Philip C. Putnam
1,792 votes
22.6%
- Occupation: Business Lawyer/C.P.A.
- B.S. and J.D., University of Southern California (numerous honors and awards)
- Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles County Superior Court
- Chairman, Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (Measure M)
- Board Member, South Pasadena Educational Foundation
- Vice President, Rose Bowl Foundation
- Member, Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association
Priorities:
- A well planned, orderly program of street repair, coordinated with water and sewer line replacement
- Increased emphasis on education; increased cooperation and involvement between the city and the School Board
- Well planned, reasoned development (including downtown revitilization) balanced with the concerns of neighborhood residents
Janet Ervin
1,656 votes
20.8%
- Occupation: Transportation Commission Chairperson
- 22 years in government service with City of Los Angeles ... now retired and will apply my efforts full-time to help govern South Pasadena.
- Managed large programs and grants with budgets far in excess of our city budget. Experienced negotiator.
- Worked with Caltrans and local cities to successfully obtain road improvements and preserve historic properties.
- Received commendations from the Board of Public Works and the Los Angeles City Council for managing large city programs.
- Have lived in South Pasadena over 15 years ... raised family here.
- UCLA graduate ... multi-lingual.
Priorities:
- Improve city services, fix distressed streets and curbs, make city budget transparent, work to maintain property values, and perserve city charm.
- Will improve quality and responsiveness of service from City Hall ... make it user friendly.
- Bring 710 fight to a conclusion ... no freeway. Support low-build, multi-mode alternative.
J. Stephen "Steve" Felice
1,067 votes
13.4%
- Occupation: Principal, Americal Mortgage
- 30-year resident of South Pasadena
- USC and Southwestern Law School graduate
- Active member, State Bar of California
- 16-year parishioner of St. James Episcopal Church
- Commissioner, City of South Pasadena Design Review Board a.m.
- Commissioner, City of South Pasadena Quality of Life Committee
Priorities:
- Our public safety: Streets, sidewalks and infrastructure must be repaired and maintained in a coordinated, fiscally responsible and timely manner.
- Protect property values and rights: Work with the School District, Library/Senior Center and city commissions to maximize use and access.
- Instill a "Positive Process, Positive Results" approach to policy and decision-making to avoid costly legal action.
Ernest B. Arnold
781 votes
9.8%
- Occupation: Securities
- Bachelor's, Business Management
- Master's in Business Administration
- Redevelopment Commission
- 2 terms - Transportation Commission
- 1 term - Transportation Commissioner
- Director of Citizens United to Save South Pasadena
Priorities:
- Provide leadership for funding of infrastructure repairs
- Provide leadership on the 710 freeway and Gold Line
- Make the City Council and government more accessible and responsive to everyone in South Pasadena
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Official Information
- City of South Pasadena Election Website
Nonpartisan Information
- League of Women Voters, Pasadena Area
Events
- "Great Debate", February 21 6:15-8:15pm
- City Council Chambers, 1414 Mission St; sponsor: SouthPas Chamber of Commerce; live coverage on Cable Channel 19; click for more info
LWV Candidate Forum
- February 24,7-9PM
- South Pasadena City Hall; Info: 626-798-0965
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