Making a difference together!
ACT is a grass-roots political action group centered in the greater Pasadena, arroyo and foothills areas. We are one of the oldest (and most effective!) progressive voices in the region. ACT is officially non-partisan, but most members are Democrats — so we have a sister organization (the Pasadena Arroyo Democratic Club) to promote activism within the Democratic Party. Most members belong to both groups Our joint focus is working together for progressive change at the community, state, and national levels.
Issues and circumstances change with time but our vision does not: We believe in making a difference by winning elections and holding winners accountable. That makes ACT a great way to meet other politically engaged people -- activists, officeholders, future candidates -- and to get better informed about today’s key issues. If making a difference is your goal, you belong in ACT and PADC!
Endorsements for November!
ACT and the Pasadena Arroyo Democratic Club (PADC) proudly endorse the following candidates and measures for the November ballot:
President and Vice-President: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
U.S. Senator: Adam Schiff
U.S. House of Representatives – 28th CD: Judy Chu
U.S. House of Representatives – 30th CD: Laura Friedman
California State Senate – Dist. 25: Sasha Renee Perez
Calif. State Assembly – Dist. 41: John Harabedian
Los Angeles County District Attorney: George Gascon
Pasadena Unified School Dist.:
District 2: Jennifer Hall Lee
District 4: Scott Harden
District 6: Tina Fredericks
Measure R: YES
Measure EE: YES
Additional Recommendations:
State Measures:
Prop. 2: School Bonds: YES
Prop. 3: Right to marry: YES
Prop. 4: Water bonds: YES
Prop. 5: 55% for local bonds: YES
Prop. 6: No involuntary prison labor: YES
Prop. 32: Increase minimum wage: YES
Prop. 33: Allow expanded rent control YES
Prop. 34: Constrain Healthcare Found.: NO
Prop. 35: Extend healthcare insurance tax: YES
Prop. 36: Stiffen punishment for low-level crimes: NO
County Measures:
Measure A: ½ cent sales tax for homelessness: YES
Measure E: Fire and paramedic services: YES
Measure G: Elect Cty. Mayor / expand Board: YES
City of Pasadena:
Measure PA: Filling vacancies on the Council: YES
Measure PB: Elect Vice-Mayor / Acting Mayor: YES
Measure PC: Term limits for Councilmembers: NO
Measure PF: Adjust old retirement system: YES
Measure PL: Library bond: No Position Taken
Measure PR: Minor changes in Rent Control: YES
Judicial Candidates – Superior Court Judges:
Office 39: George Turner
Office 48: Ericka Wiley
Office 97: Sharon Ransom
Office 135: Georgia Huerta
Office 137: Tracey Blount