Endorsements
I’m honored to have the endorsement of longtime education and civic leaders including former Senator Carol Liu, Kim Bowman, Jess Rivas, Justin Jones along with unanimous endorsements from the LCUSD Board and support from many of the sitting PCC Trustees.
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Hon. Judy Chu
U.S. Representative for California's 28th Congressional District
Former Community College Professor
“Francis Pollara has the experience, integrity, and commitment to help lead Pasadena City College into its next chapter.
These are the qualities we need on the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees.
Francis Pollara understands the value of a PCC education because he's lived it, and he has the background to strengthen PCC's partnerships and expand economic opportunity for students.
I'm proud to support him for the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees.”
Hon. Carol J. Liu
Former California State Senator, Senate Education Committee
Former Pasadena City College Foundation Board of Directors
“Throughout my career, I have fought to expand access to quality education and ensure our community colleges remain engines of opportunity. Francis Pollara understands that mission.
As a Pasadena City College alumnus, civic leader, and lifelong resident of our community, he brings both a deep appreciation for PCC’s role and the forward-looking leadership needed to meet the challenges ahead.
I am proud to endorse Francis Pollara for Pasadena City College Trustee because he will be a thoughtful advocate for students, a strong steward of public resources, and a leader committed to keeping PCC accessible, innovative, and responsive to the needs of our community.”
Pasadena City College Trustees
Steve Gibson
Pasadena Trustee Board President,
District 3
Sandra Chen Lau
Pasadena City College Trustee
District 1
Alton Wang
Pasadena City College Trustee
District 7
Kristine Kwong
Pasadena City College Trustee
District 5
James Aragon
Pasadena City College Trustee
District 2
Organizations
Mayors & City Councilmembers
Hon. Kim Bowman
Mayor & Councilmember City of La Cañada Flintridge
“Francis Pollara has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to serving our community.
Through his work as a business leader, nonprofit executive, and city commissioner, he has consistently brought people together to solve problems and create opportunities for others.
As someone who grew up in La Cañada Flintridge and attended Pasadena City College, he understands both our community’s values and the important role PCC plays in preparing students for success
Francis has the experience, judgment, and dedication to be an outstanding Trustee, and I am proud to endorse his candidacy.”
Hon. Jeanne Kim Hobson
Mayor Pro Tem & Councilmember
City of La Cañada Flintridge
Hon. Jess Rivas
Vice Mayor & Councilmember
City of Pasadena, District 5
Hon. Justin Jones
Councilmember
City of Pasadena, District 3
Hon. Stephanie Fossan
Councilmember, City of La Cañada Flintridge
Hon. Quemars Ahmed
Councilmember, City of La Cañada Flintridge
Hon. Rick Gunter
Former Mayor & Councilmember, City of La Cañada Flintridge
“Francis has the knowledge and skills to keep PCC great in a changing world.”
Hon. Terry Walker
Former Mayor & Councilmember, City of La Cañada Flintridge
Hon. Donald Voss
Former Mayor, City Treasurer & Councilmember, City of La Cañada Flintridge
Hon. Laura Olhasso
Director, Foothill Municipal Water District; Former Mayor of La Cañada Flintridge
Hon. Dan Brotman
Former Mayor, City of Glendale; Councilmember, City of Glendale
La Cañada Flintridge K-12 Elected Leaders
