8th GUIDING PRINCIPLE
CAMPAIGN
CAMPAIGN UPDATE!
The General Plan Survey Results are in! Nearly 3000 people participated in the poll and overwhelmingly support adding
PUBLIC EDUCATION to Pasadena's General Plan.
70% of respondents STRONGLY SUPPORT and 21% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT the
8th Guiding Principle!
91%!!!Please find the Pasadena General Plan Survey Report HERE(Poll Results are on Page 8)
We encourage Pasadena residents to contact the Mayor and your City
Council member and urge them to support adding an
8th Guiding Principle focused on public education
to the General Plan.
The time is NOW!
It will only take a few moments of your time, and it will have a huge impact on our kids, our community, and our schools.
The City Council will be voting very soon on the updated General Plan.
Mayor Bill Bogaard Phone (626) 744-4311 Email:
bbogaard@cityofpasadena.net
District 1 - Jacque Robinson Phone (626)
744-4444 Email: district1@cityofpasadena.net
District 2 - Margaret McAustin Phone (626)
744-4742 Email: mfuller@cityofpasadena.net
District 3 - Chris Holden Phone
(626) 744-4738 Email jmcintyre@cityofpasadena.net
District 4 - Eugene Masuda Phone
(626) 744-4740 Email: nsullivan@cityofpasadena.net
District 5 - Victor Gordo Phone
(626) 744-4741 or (626) 831-8609 Email: vdelacuba@cityofpasadena.net
District 6 - Steve Madison Phone
(626) 744-4739 Email: smadison@cityofpasadena.net
District 7 - Terry Tornek Phone
(626) 441-4802 Email: ttornek@cityofpasadena.net
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU
CAN BECOME INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN,
PLEASE CONTACT US AT: InvestInPUSDKids@gmail.com
JOIN THE CAMPAIGN ON FACEBOOK!
THE CITY OF PASADENA
IS IN THE PROCESS OF UPDATING THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN
AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUR SCHOOLS
NEED TO BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION!
Currently, the City of Pasadena abides by Seven Guiding Principles:- Growth will be targeted to serve community needs and enhance the quality of life.
- Change will be harmonized to preserve Pasadena's historic character and environment.
- Economic vitality will be promoted to provide jobs, services, revenues and opportunities.
- Pasadena will be promoted as a healthy family community.
- Pasadena will be a city where people can circulate without cars.
- Pasadena will be promoted as a cultural, scientific, corporate, entertainment and education center for the region.
- Community participation must be a permanent part of achieving a greater city.
Invest in PUSD Kids respectfully suggests the
addition of an
Eighth Guiding Principle:
A vibrant public education system will be valued and supported as the shared responsibility of our community.
How do Public Education and Schools connect to Pasadena's General Plan Elements?
Land Use
PUSD is one of the largest landowners in Pasadena
Transportation and Mobility
Approximately
10,000 families in PUSD transport their children to school by either
public transit or private vehicles 10 months out of the year.
Air Quality
Relates to Transportation and Mobility.
Open Space
PUSD
fields, courts, tracks, pools, and other athletic facilities are
utilized by the greater Pasadena community on a daily basis
Pasadena would be joining other cities such as Arcadia, Davis, Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana,
(see links listed below) to name a few, that have either added Public Education/Schools to their
Guiding Principles or as a separate element in their General Plan.
Partial List of Cities that include Public Education, Education, and/or Schools in their Guiding Principles and/or a Element in their General Plan:
Anaheim
Arcadia
Davis
Fullerton
National City (Click on City Council Presentation -June 7th, 2011)
Santa Ana
