After some back and forth Pasadena city council approved what by many residents and those in the community as a stunning move to approve their own salary increases.

The increase from what previously more than what a lot of people in Pasadena earn, is now almost doubled. Including allowances for home offices and childcare.

In the face of a budget shortfalls and increasing costs, the timing of those could not have been any worse.  And that all council members approved their own salary increases speaks volumes about what is wrong with the city and the way it operates.   Like the editorial in Colorado Blvd.net writes   It’s the elite of Pasadena giving themselves a raise.

The only council member voting against this was Steve Madison district 6.

The council meeting spent time discussing ways to make it appear that the increase was not as much as it really is… this is shocking.

The committee meet over seven meetings and for several hours.

It does not go into effect until 2026-2027.  Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

What’s the impact on the budget.

There are still a lot of questions… in particular regarding security and how the money is allowed to be spent. And reimbursed.