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Council rejects proposal to add lieutenant post in Pasadena Police Department
Summary
The Pasadena City Council debated a new lieutenant position for the police department and rejected the proposal after members voiced concerns the organization would become 'top heavy' and preferred reallocating resources; the motion failed on a roll-call vote.
Council members debated a proposal to create a new lieutenant position in the Pasadena Police Department and ultimately voted it down.
During discussion, Councilman Guerrero opposed the change, saying it risked making the department "top heavy," and questioned whether the new post was the right use of funds and headcount. Councilwoman Van Howe said the role "would split duties for someone who is currently covering several departments, and the chief feels that there is too much under this," while other members urged care about pay scales and the potential for reallocating positions.
Mayor presided over a roll-call vote after extended remarks from council members. The motion to approve the lieutenant position failed; no further action on creating the position was taken at the meeting. The discussion reflected contrasting views between members who prioritized accountability and those worried about organizational cost and structure.
