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Pasadena council approves proposed tax rate, debates budget priorities and staffing
Summary
The Pasadena City Council approved a property tax rate and advanced the fiscal 2025–26 budget on first reading after a debate that centered on infrastructure, employee pay and unanswered questions about a convention center project.
The Pasadena City Council on Sept. 2 voted to advance the city's fiscal 2025'26 budget on first reading and approved a proposed property tax rate of $0.465586 per $100 of assessed value, after extended debate about infrastructure spending, employee pay and the status of a convention center project.
Council members expressed divergent views during a lengthy budget discussion that followed public comment. Councilman Shane Bynes, speaking during debate, said the budget "does not direct resources where I feel they're most urgently needed" and argued the city should prioritize paving, drainage, sidewalks and other infrastructure. He also said many city employees "have gone years without meaningful raises."
The chamber of council…
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