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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pasadena public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Vice mayor appointment process
The council adopted a policy making clear the vice mayor role follows the long-standing practice of the longest-serving member who hasn't yet served, after a messy deviation four years ago.
Council Compensation and Reimbursement Policy
The compensation ordinance first reading was held a week so a dependent-care reimbursement policy with guardrails can come with it. Madison flagged an $18,000 family care allowance and huge disparities in district office spending ($72,000 vs. $1,100).
Airbnb Tourism District Assessment Collection
The city will now collect tourism business improvement district assessments through Airbnb, capturing tax revenue from short-term rentals.
Council vacancy appointment process ordinance
The council introduced an ordinance spelling out how to fill a district seat vacancy when less than two years remain on the term — a first reading with adoption to follow.
Fair campaign practices agreement update
The council updated its voluntary campaign ethics pledge so candidates must get written consent before listing supporters' names and streets — a change pushed by the Commission on the Status of Women to protect domestic violence survivors and undocumented residents. The mayor worried it could discourage candidates from signing.