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Mayor announces reelection unopposed; city lists holiday events and closures
Summary
The mayor told the commission they were reelected unopposed for a four-year term and will be sworn in in March 2026; the administration also promoted the city tree lighting, the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade on Dec. 12 and city office holiday closures.
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During the administration report the presiding mayor thanked residents for attending the Nov. 21 tree lighting, acknowledged the South Pasadena Community Band and Santa, and highlighted the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12, with a viewing party at Barbara Gilberg Habitat and cash prizes and participant gift cards for registrants.
The mayor announced that qualifying for the March 10, 2026 mayoral election closed with a single qualified candidate. The mayor said, “As the only candidate to qualify, I am humbled to share that I have been reelected unopposed. I will be sworn in for a 4-year term in March 2026.” The mayor also listed city office closures for the December and New Year holidays.
No public comment was received during the people’s forum or the agenda comment period that followed.
What’s next: the mayor’s swearing-in is scheduled for March 2026 and the city will proceed with scheduled holiday events and the temporary suspension of regular commission meetings between Dec. 10, 2025 and Jan. 5, 2026 as announced.

