Chris Holden

Pasadena City Councilmember & Burbank Airport Commissioner

Message from Councilmember Chris Holden(0)

Posted by on July 20th, 2011 | Categorized as Community News, Pasadena General Plan

After a short break, I’m pleased to present our June/July newsletter. During the last month, the city council managed through another tough fiscal year by balancing another budget that reflected cuts to the operation of the city. And yet, notwithstanding the pinch city government is feeling, we still celebrate! The city’s 125th anniversary provided opportunity to reflect on Pasadena’s rich and diverse history, celebrating the contributions of its people, events and struggles. We set the stage for revising the General Plan, with community workshops and surveys designed to measure how residents feel about growth and development in our fair city. Jobs, housing, traffic, [...]



Pasadena Celebrated 125th Anniversary in Style(0)

Posted by on July 20th, 2011 | Categorized as Pasadena

Cities Art, Culture and Music on Display Incorporated on June 12, 1886, Pasadena has grown to become one of the primer cities in the world. With a population of more than 143,000 and renowned institutions, we celebrate our past and our future.  With the theme “Destination Pasadena: Celebrating 125 Years of Service and Hospitality,” the community had the opportunity to reflect on the people, places and events that define our great city.  On June 18, residents and visitors enjoyed music performed throughout the city, along with fireworks, festivals, lectures and events that reflect the rich, diverse spirit of Pasadena.



Bob Hope Airport Salutes Young Artists(0)

Posted by on July 20th, 2011 | Categorized as Bob Hope Airport

The high school student winners and finalists of the Bob Hope Airport’s “2011 Tower Banner Art Contest” from the Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena unified school districts presented their winning artwork at the March 7, 2011, Airport Authority meeting. Joining them were their art teachers and district art coordinators, along with many of the students’ proud parents. This is the fourth year the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority has invited high school students in grades 9 to 12 to enter the Bob Hope Airport Tower Banner Art Contest. Each year, the Airport Authority chooses a different aviation theme for the contest. This year’s theme was [...]



Aztec for Life(0)

Posted by on July 20th, 2011 | Categorized as Uncategorized

Find me if you can… Notables: NBA standout Michael Cage (Clippers and Supersonics), back row center left; and San Diego Padres Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, back row far right. OK, young Councilman Holden is on the back row, right side, third from Gwynn. FYI…I look shorter because guys to my right are standing on a raised ledge. It’s not every day that I look short.



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