Meeting Recordings

On April 21, we came together to celebrate Earth Month and have an important conversation about how Pasadena can continue leading the way in sustainability and building greener solutions for future generations. If you were not able to attend in-person, I welcome you to watch the FULL recording of the Forum by clicking here!

Our most recent Issue Forum on Pasadena’s City Manager search underscored just how consequential this decision is for the city’s future. The City Manager oversees more than 2,300 employees across 17 departments and manages an annual budget of $1.5 billion. City Council has emphasized we are prioritizing strong, human-centered leadership over narrow technical experience, highlighting the importance of strategic thinking, innovation, adaptability, and the ability to manage a complex full-service municipal organization. The conversation (which featured our current City Manager,... continue reading »"February 2026 Issue Forum Webinar Recording"

This week, our first episode of City Talk, featuring Catherine Bracy, CEO of TechEquity and author of “World Eaters: How Venture Capital Is Cannibalizing the Economy,” discussion explored how the modern venture capital model is reshaping the economy — often in ways that undermine stable employment, limit pathways to homeownership, and narrow opportunities for entrepreneurs whose ideas don’t fit the high-growth “unicorn” template. If you were not able to join us live, I welcome you to watch the full episode... continue reading »"City Talk Webinar Recording: Venture Capital"

If you were not able to attend, or tune in live over Zoom, our September Issue Forum on "The State of Local News and How to Stay Informed," can be accessed in FULL by CLICKING HERE!

In May, we hosted another of our monthly Issue Forums, focused on “biking towards a sustainable Pasadena.” Thanks to everyone who joined in person or on Zoom! Pasadena’s Transportation Department shared updates on Bike Month activities and ongoing efforts to make our streets safer for all. Our panel discussed the challenges and opportunities for making Pasadena a leader in encouraging cycling. Participant questions and concerns made for engaging dialogue! If you couldn’t make it, you can watch the full Forum... continue reading »"May 2025 Issue Forum Webinar Recording"

Our April 2025 Issue Forum with City Manager Miguel Márquez brought over 70 of our residents — in-person and over Zoom — into the conversation on how their tax dollars are spent. If you were not able to join us, you are welcome to watch the webinar here!