Mayor's Message

Spring is on the horizon and Pasadena is continuing to thrive. Reports from the Pasadena Economic Development Corporation indicate a very strong First Quarter for our city and more than a BILLION dollars in Capital Investment in the last year. This great news was revealed recently at our recent State of the City Luncheon. We were also honored to have a surprise guest honoring an anniversary 40 years in the making. The Pasadena Channel gives us a front row seat right here.  As your Mayor, I also want you to know this administration is diligently monitoring news regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our teams are working closely with state and county health officials, as well as the United States Centers for Disease Control. For continuous updates, please go to our website.  As our City grows, so does the need for multiple information platforms. Please be sure to refer to our website and various social media accounts for event information and emergency updates.

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City News

Maintenance Rodeo Winners Congratulations to 2020 STATE CHAMPS from the City of Pasadena Parks & Recreation and Clean Streets Departments for their win at the recent Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) Maintenance Rodeo! This hard-working group of individuals competed in professional categories such as: Zero-Turn Mower Driving, Truck and Trailer backing, Backpack Blower, Nail Driving, Irrigation and Plant Identification Pasadena is blessed to have your expertise in keeping our city beautiful.

PISD Ropes Another Grand Champion Congratulations to Sam Rayburn Senior, Anthony Vega. His colored drawing entitles, “Morning Pep Talk” was recognized as Grand Champion in the Houston Rodeo student art competition. Each year, HLSR receives hundreds of thousands of entries from students all over Texas. This is the 3rd year in a row that a Sam Rayburn art student has created the Grand Champion entry!

Pasadena Philharmonic Proclamation  Mayor Jeff Wagner officially proclaimed March 1, 2020 as Pasadena Philharmonic Day. The Pasadena Philharmonic Society and Orchestra began in 1982 and provides a unique artistic outreach of cultural education, musical study and performance to all ages and socio-economic levels. For more information about this all-volunteer orchestra, go to: www.pasadenaphilharmonic.com

#PoweringPossibilities Business News Announcements & Anniversaries It was another record-setting crowd at the 2020 Pasadena State of the City! Major sponsor Chevron Refinery Pasadena and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce welcomed almost 1000 attendees as they recognized Thrivent Financial as Pasadena’s Business of the Year. Mayor Jeff Wagner shared exciting updates regarding the strength of Pasadena’s economy and introduced a special guest of his own: Mickey Gilley. Pasadena’s original Urban Cowboy sang his smash-hit, “Stand By Me” to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his iconic movie, starring, John Travolta.

GHP Petrochemical Industry Luncheon Mayor Jeff Wagner and Chief of Staff, James Rodriguez, joined hundreds of guests at the recent Greater Houston Partnership’s State of the Petrochemical Industry Luncheon in Downtown Houston. Bob Patel, LyondellBasell CEO, discussed sector trends and efforts to curb plastic waste worldwide. Mayor Wagner was recognized for his commitment to strong and safe partnerships with this important industry and neighboring communities.

#PasadenaTXCounts  Beginning mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 United States Census. An accurate population count assists Pasadena in federal funding for infrastructure, business and school district improvements. Your response is confidential and can be returned in one of three ways: online, by phone or by mail. Our City has some exciting partnerships as we work through this process and we encourage you to follow our Pasadena, TX Counts Facebook page for local updates.

March Events

AARP Tax Help: Now - April 9 (Pasadena Central Library) Library CARNIVAL & Book Sale: March 7 (Pasadena Central Library) Pasadena ISD Spring Break: March 9 - 13 (Schools Closed) Pasadena PD Women’s R.A.D Self-Defense Course: March 17 - 25 (Pasadena Police Academy) City of Pasadena Vehicle Auction: March 21 (Maintenance Dept.) Movie in the Park: March 27 (Pasadena Memorial Park) MicroTransit Workshop: February 18 (Pasadena City Hall) Easter Eggstravaganza & Open Market: April 4 (Strawberry Park)

For a complete list of monthly events, visit our website: www.pasadenatx.gov

After the Gavel During a recent City Council workshop, plans were unveiled for a proposed pilot program for MicroTransit in Pasadena. MicroTransit agencies operate small-scale, on-demand public transportation options through both fixed routes and schedules, as well as on-demand scheduling and flexible routes. If a pilot program is approved by council, it would last 8-12 months, after which the City would be able to better assess the financial feasibility of the program on a city-wide basis.

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