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Mayor Braun outlines infrastructure, finance and housing priorities in State of the City; council honors Police Chief Celinski
Summary
Mayor Janet Braun called 2025 “pivotal,” highlighting a new city manager hire, financial stabilization and an infrastructure focus that includes a proposed street‑repair bond; the council also presented Police Chief Brian Celinski with recognition for 32 years of service.
Mayor Janet Braun on Dec. 3 told the South Pasadena City Council and audience that 2025 was “a pivotal and transformational year” for the city, citing the hiring of Todd Heilman as city manager, completion of financial staffing and auditing work, and a renewed focus on infrastructure and housing.
Braun said the city rebuilt its finance team after staffing shortfalls, resulting in a clean opinion from the auditors for the 2023–24 fiscal year and general fund reserves of more…
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