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The salaries of city managers in the area have come under scrutiny following the city of Bell's scandal involving overpaid city officials. Bell's now-ousted city manager Robert Rizzo was earning close to $800,000. Arcadia city manager Don Penman's salary of $214,032 is shown in a chart along with other nearby city managers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32125
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 1, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 1, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
City employees--salaries
Item ID
32322AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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With about a dozen Southern California cities, including Arcadia, potentially seeking new city managers this fall, some local officials are worried demand could drive up the salaries. Arcadia City Councilman Roger Chandler, whose city manager Don Penman is retiring in October, after 3 years as top administrator, said the opportunity to work for certain cities will outweigh the competitive market. He said this will not create a bidding war for city managers. Penman's annual salary is $214,032 plus $4000 in deferred compensation. He receives $14,076/year in medical benefits, 4 weeks vacation, 2 weeks management leave, and use of a car and BlackBerry.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32538
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
September 18, 2011
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
September 18, 2011
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Arcadia city employees
Arcadia city managers
Penman, Don
Salaries
Item ID
32737AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Trip to China and Taiwan called off by Arcadia City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, in light of recent "questions" about city officials' motives. The $30,000 in donations to fund part of the trip will not be accepted. See VF Sister City. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, February 26, 2015.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34074
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 26, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 26, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
Lazzaretto, Dominic
Sister City
Item ID
34268AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Temple City hires Don Penman, former City Manager of Arcadia, as Interim Temple City Manager, while city officials search for a permanent replacement for Jose Pulido, who was terminated January 13.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33775
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 13, 2014
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 13, 2014
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City managers
Penman, Don
Temple City
Item ID
33970AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Measure A makes waves. The debate on repealing the Utility User's Tax (UUT) is coming to a head. Measure A is opposed by City of Arcadia workers. It is supported by Larry Papp and California Tax Limitation Committee, backed by TeaPAC, part of the Tea Party's Tax Revolt. See hard copy in VF Arcadia-City Council-Elections-2016.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34473
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 25, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 25, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia city budget
City Council Elections--2011-2020--April 2016
Measure A--Utility Users Tax
Papp, Larry
Item ID
34665AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia to revisit divisive, delayed mayoral appointment. The California Fair Political Practices Commission started an investigation into two matters related to Tay even before the April 24 City Council meeting, at which his appointment to mayor was delayed due to allegations of campaign fraud. City Council will address the issue again tonight.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35192
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 5, 2018
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 5, 2018
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
California Fair Political Practices Commission
Mayors
Tay, Sho
Item ID
35381AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Nerdwallet, a consumer advocacy website, named Arcadia the "third best school district for your buck" in Southern California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34237
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 9, 2015
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 9, 2015
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Awards, recognitions
Schools
Item ID
34431AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Dominic Lazzaretto will be the new Arcadia City Manager, pending City Council's approval next week. He replaces Don Penman and is expected to start on March 26. He has been City Manager of La Palma for 6 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32834
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 18, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 18, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
City managers
City of Arcadia--employees
Lazzaretto, Dominic--biography
Item ID
33031AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's new city manager Dominic Lazzaretto is ready for the job. He starts March 26 and replaces Don Penman who retired last November. He comes to Arcadia from a City Manager position in La Palma.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32865
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 8, 2012
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 8, 2012
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia city managers
Arcadia city employees
Lazzaretto, Dominic--biography
Item ID
33062AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia housing standards campaign to launch. City officials will engage in a "public education campaign" to inform residents about the city's current residential development standards and to look at what other communities are doing.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34275
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Chandler, Roger
Houses
Kovacic, Gary
Mansions
Segal, Mickey
Tay, Sho
Wuo, John
Zoning codes
Item ID
34469AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School recognized as one of the best public high schools in California, according to Niche, an influential school and neighborhood review website.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34804
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 18, 2017
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 18, 2017
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia High School rankings
Awards, honors, recognition
Item ID
34996AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) warned City of Arcadia of gift limits regarding the trip to China and Taiwan that city officials are planning for cultural learning and sister city relationships. See VF Sister City.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34073
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 23, 2015
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 23, 2015
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
California Political Reform Act
Sister City
Item ID
34267AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Former Arcadia City Manager George Watts returns to rock city, celebrating his 70th birthday at Arcadia Blues Club on June 22.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33850
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2014
Pages
p. 22
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2014
Pages
p. 22
Subjects
Watts, George (former Arcadia City Manager)
Item ID
34044AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia draft of proposed district maps are available for public comment. The drawing of City Council districts is regulated by state and federal law.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34952
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 31, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 31, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
City council districts
Voting
Item ID
35142AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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New legislation gives city clerks statewide authority to sanctify marriages. Gene Glasco, Arcadia City Clerk, has authority to marry couples in California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34068
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 22, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 22, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Clerk
Glasco, Gene
Marriage
Weddings
Item ID
34262AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia plans for the future. Arcadia City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto presented the City's Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget. Fiscal year 2018-2019 budget maintains existing levels of public services, but the City can no longer guarantee that services will remain at current levels over the long term. Due to recent changes in state law and other fiscal constraints, the City's proposed budget has a structural deficit of nearly $13.1 million in expenditures in excess of revenues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35208
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 26, 2018
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 26, 2018
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
City of Arcadia Budget-Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Lazzaretto, Dominic
Item ID
35397AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City clerks often earn six figure salaries. Pasadena has the highest paid clerk in the San Gabriel Valley with an annual salary of $143,006, and 10 cities have clerks that make more than $100,000. The City Clerk is responsible for all city records and for orchestrating city elections. Arcadia's city manager Don Penman said the role of city clerk as chief record keeper is essential and the pay is justified because of the level of responsibility the position demands. Arcadia's city clerk is paid $90,870 per year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32138
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 15, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 15, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
City employees--salaries
Item ID
32335AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Residents sue Arcadia City Council in attempt to block construction projects.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34126
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 19, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 19, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Highland Oaks Homeowners' Association (HOA)
Lawsuits
Mansions
Item ID
34320AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council actions proving to be divisive. Charges of campaign finance misdeeds and board racism alleged. Arcadia finds itself a town divided with feelings split about Councilman Sho Tay, who was passed over last month when it came time for his ceremonial turn for mayor. On one side, several people are accusing Tay of campaign finance fraud for spending money, donated to him, on behalf of two other candidates. Others are accusing City Council members of racism for bypassing the selection of Tay for mayor during its annual reorganization.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35160
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 6, 2018
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 6, 2018
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Tay, Sho
Item ID
35349AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Power still out in parts of Pasadena. The California Emergency Management Agency's acting secretary Mike Dayton is touring the cities most impacted by the windstorm. His visit is considered a precursor to a state declaration of emergency, which would pave the way for state and federal assistance. Arcadia City Manager Don Penman said damage to public buildings and recovery efforts are expected to top $2 million, and that damage to private property could run several million more.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32769
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 9, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 9, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA)
Dayton, Mike J. E.
Disasters
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
32966AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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