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## Recent meetings (20)

- [2026-10-14 — Civil Service Commission will meet on October 14, 2026](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/9b57b547-7722-4303-b268-0d1b9f557282): Civil Service Commission
- [2026-10-12 — Pasadena Planning Commission to review upcoming agenda items on Oct. 12](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/a9a5a2ea-bf0f-49b8-bd0e-34294fbedbcc): Planning Commission
- [2026-10-06 — City Council meets to handle local governance and community matters](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/52b113d9-30a5-4938-b2f9-8e9fb5444aa6): City Council
- [2026-08-18 — City Council rejects new police lieutenant position and proposes tax rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/aaacfb07-a7d6-4c74-8a76-97f55db15443): City Council
- [2026-07-21 — Pasadena seeks $12.5M federal grant to expand convention center and eye downtown projects](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/9718806a-233a-427a-934f-f9e5c2e2264e): City Council
- [2026-06-16 — Pasadena City Council Approves Sidewalk, Utility Contracts, and Preps Crime District Budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/dac9263a-7899-462f-af7d-14fecd6f03c8): City Council
- [2026-05-06 — Pasadena's Crime Control District kicks off FY2027 budget planning and sets June public hearing.](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/5416bc28-562a-4674-92b6-0cbedb3f247c): Crime & Prevention District Board
- [2026-04-27 — Pasadena cuts ribbon on new playground and fitness gear at Memorial Park](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/ea9a9e93-3274-44d0-9660-f5fe0d92ca80): Planning Commission
- [2026-04-23 — Pasadena EDC backs $50K and $31K downtown façade grants and $50K software deal](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/cd1d93e0-2a3c-45d8-bd3d-ea57a41bc1a6): Pasadena EDC
- [2026-04-21 — Pasadena libraries launch LEAP backpacks to get residents exploring outdoors](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/0570150c-5083-44eb-82dc-d3c85b88ff82): City Council
- [2026-04-07 — Pasadena sets track program fees and approves pipeline transfers](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/4ab7d156-4103-4869-abc3-71f20977908a): City Council
- [2026-04-02 — Pasadena EDC backs $50K 'Pasadena Loves Local' push and shelves old lift station project](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/95116e90-96fe-4551-a666-4746d531fb96): Pasadena EDC
- [2026-03-17 — Pasadena approves Red Cross training deal for parks and police staff](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/b40559b4-ca46-4412-ad36-0cb65357e96a): City Council
- [2026-03-03 — Pasadena adopts 5-year capital improvement plan and local service contracts](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/483d1426-864c-4e3c-b651-646afdca1e45): City Council
- [2026-02-26 — Pasadena EDC reallocates funds, closes out old projects like Campbell Hall Rebuild](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/a8fa74f4-fe03-4ae5-9e00-f1d196055c3c): Pasadena EDC
- [2026-02-17 — Pasadena City Council adjusts FY 2026 budget for new staff, emergency services, and City Hall upgrades](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/79387f5c-5185-4e9a-9085-3690fee5d37f): City Council
- [2026-02-03 — Pasadena City Council considers vehicle purchases and technology upgrades](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/0d9339f8-a318-4de7-b1ee-5de1019e4a09): City Council
- [2026-01-22 — Pasadena EDC looks at finances and talks legal strategy on Way-Tech deal](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/8dd7e955-a5ab-4fb7-9963-953aaaaa0363): Pasadena EDC
- [2026-01-20 — Pasadena Council Approves Major Contracts for Water, Wastewater, and Animal Shelter Upgrades](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/4e19c28f-943d-4f85-97b3-53531ae73807): City Council
- [2026-01-06 — Pasadena City Council Approves Karate Lessons, Waterline Upgrades, and CIP Inspections](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/meetings/f96da2f7-fa95-4484-8d8c-57b24b79d3c2): City Council


## Civic issues (50)

- [Police Department Staffing and Lieutenant Position](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/police-department-staffing-and-lieutenant-position): public-safety · priority: high
- [Pasadena Convention Center Expansion Grant](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/pasadena-convention-center-expansion-grant): business-jobs · priority: high
- [elected official misconduct](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/elected-official-misconduct): governance · priority: high
- [City Council Meeting](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/city-council-meeting): governance · priority: high
- [Public Safety and Crime Concerns in District A](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/public-safety-and-crime-concerns-in-district-a): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Proposed 2026 Property Tax Rate and FY 2027 Budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/proposed-2026-property-tax-rate-and-fy-2027-budget): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [odor pollution](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/odor-pollution): general · priority: medium
- [LEAP Library Adventure Backpack Program](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/leap-library-adventure-backpack-program): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Memorial Park Fitness and Playground Improvements](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/memorial-park-fitness-and-playground-improvements): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [police surveillance](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/police-surveillance): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Crime Control and Prevention District Budget Hearing](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/crime-control-and-prevention-district-budget-hearing): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Industrial Water Rates and District Agreements](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/industrial-water-rates-and-district-agreements): water-utilities · priority: high
- [entertainment district](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/entertainment-district): general · priority: medium
- [Placer.ai Data Subscription Purchase](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/placerai-data-subscription-purchase): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Façade Forward Commercial Grants](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/faade-forward-commercial-grants): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [water advisory](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/water-advisory): environment · priority: high
- [building demolition lawsuit](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/building-demolition-lawsuit): general · priority: medium
- [business permit dispute](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/business-permit-dispute): general · priority: medium
- [election](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/election): governance · priority: medium
- [council swearing-in](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/council-swearing-in): governance · priority: high
- [property rights dispute](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/property-rights-dispute): general · priority: medium
- [industrial fire](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/industrial-fire): public-safety · priority: medium
- [public safety infrastructure](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/public-safety-infrastructure): public-safety · priority: medium
- [election administration](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/election-administration): governance · priority: medium
- [street renaming](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/street-renaming): general · priority: medium
- [election results](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/election-results): governance · priority: high
- [Mayor's health](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/mayors-health): governance · priority: medium
- [vehicle auction](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/vehicle-auction): general · priority: medium
- [business regulation](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/business-regulation): general · priority: medium
- [public health nuisance](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/public-health-nuisance): general · priority: medium
- [child safety in schools](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/child-safety-in-schools): public-safety · priority: medium
- [election tiebreaker](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/election-tiebreaker): governance · priority: high
- [parking ordinance](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/parking-ordinance): parks-recreation · priority: medium
- [public health policy](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/public-health-policy): general · priority: medium
- [water conservation](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/water-conservation): environment · priority: medium
- [legal dispute](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/legal-dispute): general · priority: medium
- [voting rights lawsuit](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/voting-rights-lawsuit): general · priority: medium
- [voting rights](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/voting-rights): general · priority: medium
- [pest control](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/pest-control): general · priority: medium
- [arrest at city council meeting](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/arrest-at-city-council-meeting): governance · priority: medium
- [police vehicle crash investigation](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/police-vehicle-crash-investigation): public-safety · priority: medium
- [tornado relief](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/tornado-relief): general · priority: medium
- [parking ordinance lawsuit](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/parking-ordinance-lawsuit): parks-recreation · priority: medium
- [scholarship funding dispute](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/scholarship-funding-dispute): budget · priority: medium
- [storm damage](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/storm-damage): environment · priority: medium
- [winter storm preparedness](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/winter-storm-preparedness): environment · priority: medium
- [wastewater treatment plant violations](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/wastewater-treatment-plant-violations): environment · priority: medium
- [local elections](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/local-elections): governance · priority: high
- [women in local government](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/women-in-local-government): general · priority: medium
- [election tie-breaker](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/issues/election-tie-breaker): governance · priority: medium


## Development applications (2)

- [Joe I. Zaid & Associates Façade - 4701 Preston Ave.](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/development/joe-i-zaid-associates-faade-4701-preston-ave): other · approved
- [Joe I. Zaid & Associates Façade - 4710 Vista Rd. Suite E](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/development/joe-i-zaid-associates-faade-4710-vista-rd-suite-e): other · approved


## Community topics (6)

- [public-safety](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/community/public-safety): public-safety
- [infrastructure](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/community/infrastructure): business-jobs
- [Public Records and Administration Transparency](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/community/public-records-and-administration-transparency): public-safety
- [Police Department Conduct and Transparency](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/community/police-department-conduct-and-transparency): public-safety
- [economic-development](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/community/economic-development): business-jobs
- [business-jobs](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/community/business-jobs): business-jobs


## Officials (44)

- [Thomas Schoenbein](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/thomas-schoenbein): Mayor
- [Carlos Heredia Sr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/carlos-heredia-sr): District A Council Member
- [Bianca Valerio](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/bianca-valerio): District B Council Member
- [Emmanuel Guerrero](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/emmanuel-guerrero): District C Council Member
- [Pat Van Houte](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/pat-van-houte): District D Council Member
- [Jonathan Estrada](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/jonathan-estrada): District E Council Member
- [Dolan Dow](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/dolan-dow): District F Council Member
- [Johnny Fusilier Jr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/johnny-fusilier-jr): District G Council Member
- [Aaron E. Styron](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/aaron-e-styron): District H Council Member — City Council
- [Bill Bezdek](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/bill-bezdek): Commission Member — Building Standards Commission
- [Buddy Land](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/buddy-land): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Bob Cooper](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/bob-cooper): Commission Member — Building Standards Commission
- [Blair McClure](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/blair-mcclure): Commission Member — Civil Service Commission
- [Robert J. Marquez Jr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/robert-j-marquez-jr): Director — Crime Control and Prevention District
- [Patti Bodkins](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/patti-bodkins): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Don Harrison](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/don-harrison): Commission Member — Building Standards Commission
- [Linda Rorick](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/linda-rorick): Board Member — Library Advisory Board
- [Lynwood Moreau](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/lynwood-moreau): Commission Member — Building Standards Commission
- [Jon Mathews](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/jon-mathews): Commission Member — Civil Service Commission
- [Tammie Nielsen](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/tammie-nielsen): Board Member — Library Advisory Board
- [San Juana Elizondo](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/san-juana-elizondo): Board Member — Library Advisory Board
- [John "Bear" Hebert](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/john-bear-hebert): Director — Crime Control and Prevention District
- [Beverly Lively](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/beverly-lively): Board Member — Library Advisory Board
- [Suzanne Hernandez](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/suzanne-hernandez): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Lester Rorick](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/lester-rorick): Commission Member — Civil Service Commission
- [Moriah Guthrie](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/moriah-guthrie): Board Member — Library Advisory Board
- [Bruce Leamon](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/bruce-leamon): Director — Crime Control and Prevention District
- [Jennifer Valencia](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/jennifer-valencia): Board Member — Neighborhood Network Matching Grant Review Board
- [Mary Ann Klusman](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/mary-ann-klusman): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Michelle Partin](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/michelle-partin): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Mark Benoit](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/mark-benoit): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Tamiko Brown](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/tamiko-brown): Board Member — Library Advisory Board
- [Shelly Fuller](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/shelly-fuller): Director — Crime Control and Prevention District
- [Liz Olivarez](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/liz-olivarez): Board Member — Neighborhood Network Matching Grant Review Board
- [Denise Jennings](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/denise-jennings): Board Member — Neighborhood Network Matching Grant Review Board
- [Gary Williams](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/gary-williams): Commission Member — Building Standards Commission
- [Angelica Sorto](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/angelica-sorto): Board Member — Library Advisory Board
- [Paul Leteff](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/paul-leteff): Director — Crime Control and Prevention District
- [Roxanne Cayten](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/roxanne-cayten): Board Member — Library Advisory Board
- [Phillip Johnson](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/phillip-johnson): Director — Crime Control and Prevention District
- [Melissa Tamez](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/melissa-tamez): Director of Planning — Administration
- [Amanda Mueller](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/amanda-mueller): City Secretary — Administration
- [Jay Dale](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/jay-dale): City Attorney — Legal
- [Michelle Partin, Secretary](https://mytexasrecord.org/pasadena/officials/michelle-partin-secretary): Secretary — Planning Commission