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City of Arcadia to place three measures on November 8, 2022 ballot. 1. Proposed City Charter Amendment Measure. The City Charter was last amended in 1998. The citizen-led Charter Review Committee recommends updates to mirror changes in state laws since 1998 and to reflect current local government standards, to include a) mirroring changes in state laws to increase voter turnout by moving the date of regularly scheduled city council elections from April in even-numbered years to the November Statewide General Election in even-numbered years. b) recognizing the city's change to by-district elections as required by California Voting Rights Act. c) Creating a rotation of mayor and mayor pro tem positions every 9.5 months to allow all council members to serve during their term. d) Change position of City Clerk from elected to appointed. e) other amendments to streamline government, utilize technology and increase transparency. 2. Two measures to increase locally controlled funding. One measure would increase Arcadia's local tax on stays at hotels and motels from 10% to 12%--similar rate to many neighboring cities. The other measure would enact a local tax on sports wagers if sports betting becomes legal in California through State Proposition 26, also on the November ballot

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36301
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 28, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 28, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Ballot measures
California Voting Rights
City Charter
City Clerk
Elections
Gambling
Hotels
Motels
Sports betting
Taxes
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2020 Arcadia City Council Elections: officials say Arcadia council race is still on for April 14. Ballots were mailed March 16 for Districts 1 and 4.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35689
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 25, 2020
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 25, 2020
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Elections-2020
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council elections to continue, for District 1 and District 4, without interruption through April 14, 2020. It is an all mail-in ballot. Voters can mail completed ballot or drop off at Arcadia City Hall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35715
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 26, 2020
Pages
p. 5
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 26, 2020
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
City Council Elections-2020
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia adopts comprehensive pension management plan, saving $85 million. It addresses the City's $154 million in unfunded pension liabilities. It focuses on: -use of reserves to prepay existing liabilities -refinancing existing debt to lower interest rates to free up cash flow -prepaying costs with surplus funds from voter-approved Measure A sales tax increase -financing long-term capital improvements -using pension obligation bonds to lower the overall costs of pensions -negotiating for more employee cost-sharing. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 3, February 27, 2020

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35680
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 29, 2020
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 29, 2020
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
City of Arcadia employees
Pensions
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Cities fighting a sports betting ballot initiative. A coalition claims the state measure, from Pechanga Resort Casino, referred to as the Tribal Sports Wagering Act, would fuel excessive litigation against card rooms, potentially shutting them down, effectively killing 32,000 jobs. It would allow sports wagering at tribal casinos and at four California racetracks-Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, Del Mar in San Diego, and Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36245
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 20, 2022
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 20, 2022
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Ballot measures
Elections
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia calls for municipal electionon November 8, 2022 and seeks city council member candidates for electoral districts 2, 3, and 5. Eligibility, nomination period, and nomination petition qualifications are detailed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36272
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
July 2, 2022
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
July 2, 2022
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Elections
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council elections to be held on Tuesday April 14, 2020. This will not be a district-wide election. Only registered voters in Districts 1 and 4 will receive a vote-by-mail ballot beginning March 16, 2020. Completed ballots must be postmarked by April 14, 2020. The candidates are District 1: April Verlato and Yuli Sira and in District 4: Paul Cheng and Peter Amundson.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35649
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 1, 2020
Pages
p. 6
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Mountain Views News
Date
February 1, 2020
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
City Council Elections-2020
Cheng, Paul
Sira, Yuli
Verlato, April
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Newspaper Index
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Elections in Arcadia: what you need to know. The election for Arcadia City Council members in District 1 and District 4 is on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. It is a mail-in ballot, which can be dropped off no later than 8:00 PM on Election Day. In District 1, incumbent April Verlato is seeking re-election and is being challenged by businesswoman Yuli Sira, a real estate agent and partner in a local engineering company. In District 4, incumbent Peter Amundson seeks re-election and his challenger is Paul Cheng, an attorney

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35681
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 29, 2020
Pages
p. 6
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Mountain Views News
Date
February 29, 2020
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
Arcadia City Council Elections-2020
Cheng Paul
Sira, Yuli
Verlato, April
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Arcadia City Council poised for historic changes. In a pair of firsts, the Arcadia City Council will have majority of women and three Asian-American members on the dais. New council members are: District 2--Sharon Kwan District 3--Eileen Wang District 5--Dr. Michael Cao See hard copy in VF City Council (2020-2029)

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36392
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 6, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A9
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 6, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A9
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Asian-Americans
Cao, Michael, Dr.
City Council Elections-2022
Kwan, Sharon
Wang, EIleen
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Arcadia officials attempt to expand dialogue around homelessness. Arcadia homeowners are concerned that increased homelessness numbers within the city pose a threat to their children and property values. Arcadia City Council's idea to install 15 or so tiny homes as emergency shelter for unhoused people is being discussed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36014
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 27, 2021
Pages
p. 1, 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 27, 2021
Pages
p. 1, 8
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2020-2029
Homelessness
Social issues
Tiny homes
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Arcadia's Senior Economic Development Analyst Tim Schwehr to discuss growth in the city at Arcadia Community Coordinating Council on February 3 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 West Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35669
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 30, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 30, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Community Coordinating Council
Schwehr, Tim
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City of Arcadia receives over $1.5 million in annual revenue from Santa Anita Park, according to a report from Keyser Marston Associates, which was commissioned for the city's Economic Development Division. Over the next five years, the racetrack is estimated to generate $7.5 million in sales tax, pari-mutuel revenue and property tax. According to the report submitted in the fourth quarter of 2019, Santa Anita Park is responsible for 1,160 jobs annually.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35659
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 5, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 5, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
City of Arcadia-Economic Development Division
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
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Eileen Wang: a strong voice for Arcadia City Council, running for District 3. Her passion is education. She wants to bring more financial responsibility and transparency to the City budget. Election is Tuesday, November 8. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36344
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 13, 2022
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 13, 2022
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
City Council Elections-2022
Wang, EIleen
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia announces City Council redistricting mapping tool and public hearing schedule. Residents can use this portal to draw a map and a community of interest for the city and submit it to City Council.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36115
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 2, 2021
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 2, 2021
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2020-2029
Redistricting
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council elections make history. For the first time, Arcadia City Council will have majority Asian and majority female representation. Unofficial results for Arcadia: District 2--Sharon Kwan District 3--Eileen Wang District 5--Dr. Michael Cao

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36375
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
November 19, 2022
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
November 19, 2022
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Asian-Americans
Cao, Michael, Dr.
City Council Elections-2022
Kwan, Sharon
Wang, EIleen
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia announces public hearing on city council redistricting, where draft maps will be reviewed. It will take place on March 1, 2022 at City Council Chambers, 240 West Huntington Drive, at 7:30 PM.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36187
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 19, 2022
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 19, 2022
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2020-2029
Public hearings
Redistricting
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Arcadia Politics Becomes Ever More Confusing. Arcadia residents tell us they are concerned that the redistricting rules have changed the city’s voting requirements so much that it is hard to vote for someone you are not familiar with. Therefore, some voters told Arcadia Weekly they simply don’t vote anymore. The recent council meeting was, indeed, contentious, as one of my colleagues wrote last week. It appears there’s a push to change the political environment back to at-large voting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35711
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Elections-2020
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Opinion piece by Roger Nemrava. He writes that Mayor Sho Tay is putting his personal agenda above Arcadia's citizens in regard to redistricting and filling of the city council seat which was vacated due to Roger Chandler's death.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36191
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 24, 2022
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 24, 2022
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2020-2029
Nemrava, Roger
Tay, Sho
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City of Arcadia employee Tim Schwehr, Senior Economic Development Analyst, will talk to Arcadia Community Coordinating Council on February 3, 2020 about what's happening in Arcadia. In his role, he oversess efforts to attract new business and development, fosters economic growth and acts as liaison to the business community. Includes some biographical information.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35648
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 25, 2020
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 25, 2020
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
City of Arcadia employees
Schwehr, Tim
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Newspaper Index
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Fans commiserate in closing of their beloved bookstore. 78-year-old Karen Kropp, owner of The Book Rack, a bookstore in Arcadia, has closed the store on First Avenue, after taking over the reins 18 years ago. Declining sales worseneed by the pandemic, as well as her upcoming 80th birthday, precipitated the closure. The store's address was 204 South First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36641
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 29, 2024
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 29, 2024
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
The Book Rack
Bookstores
Kropp, Karen
Small business
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