1. "Harry A. Link." News clip, circa 1933? 2. "Henry A. Seaman." News clip, circa 1933? 3. "Mayor named by Arcadia's new Council (Earl Busse)." Pasadena Star News, circa 1934? 4. "Final rites held (William Millard)." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1965. 5. "Services for Mr. Kennett (Raymond Ken…
3. "Mayor named by Arcadia's new Council (Earl Busse)." Pasadena Star News, circa 1934?
4. "Final rites held (William Millard)." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1965.
5. "Services for Mr. Kennett (Raymond Kennett)." News clip, circa 1960s.
6. "Former Mayor Stocker (James A. Stocker)." Arcadia Tribune, September 22, 1968.
7. "Death takes Jess Balser." Arcadia Tribune, January 7, 1968.
8. "Arcadia's elected officials." News Post photo, March 13, 1969.
9. Photo of Mayor and Councilmen, Arcadia City Newsletter, November 1968.
10. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." Circa 1933?
11. "Shall Arcadia be plunged into turmoil." News clip, June 8, 1934.
12. "Arcadia's future is in hands." News clip, March 3, 1934.
13. "Rancher Baldwin placed cronies on early council." Arcadia Tribune, January 12, 1978.
14. "Board of Trustee Presidents and Mayors of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1980. (Board changed to City Council in 1928)." List prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, February 1987.
15. "'Lucky' was City's first Mayor, 1903." News clip, undated.
16. "History of officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1986." Prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, 1987.
17. "Arcadia mayor is selected by Council (John M. Walshe)." Pasadena Star News, April 22, 1940.
18. "Warm contest decided at Arcadia." Pasadena Star News, April 15, 1940.
19. Councilman quits track job in Arcadia bookie scandal - Hoffman resigns and suspensions of policemen at the same time, Lieutenants Edwin Kiem and Joe Filkas. Independent, January 26, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
27. "Vote April 11th Chivetta." 1978 campaign brochure.
28. Campaign brochures for Chivetta, April 8, 1980 election.
29. Campaign brochures for Chivetta, April 13, 1982 election.
30. Campaign brochures for Roger Chandler, April 1986.
31. "Local election - last of a two part series." Pasadena Star News, April 7, 1988, page A-6.
32. "Focus on the candidates (for two city council openings-candidates were James Brewer, Patrick Gibson, Dennis Lojeski and Bob Margett. Running for City Clerk were June Alford and Lisa Tomchuk)." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1992.
33. 1964 Arcadia City Council election results. Council control of the library was the key issue as the result of a controversy over the book, "The Last Temptation of Christ." Robert J. Considine and George Forman were elected. Pasadena Star News, April 15, 1964. n.p.
34. "Valley Cities Now Await Elections. Contest at Arcadia." Elections for four city council seats. Candidates are A.N. Multer, John Bottonia (misprint, should be Bottema), John Walshe, S.V. Schermerhorn, Harry A. Link, J.M. Caldwell, J.A. Carlin and H.A. Seaman. News Clipping, Pasadena Star News, Saturday, April 12, 1930.
35. "Warm Contest Decided at Arcadia." In a close race, John Bottema is winner over Mayor A.N. Multer for a two-year council term. Harry A. Link, H.A. Seaman and John M. Walshe were elected to four-year terms. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, Tuesday, April 15, 1930, page 22.
36. "Mayor Multer After Letter Writer."Post office authorities are investigating a letter, signed by a fictitious person with a post office box, that attacks Mayor Multer and praises opponent John Bottema in the heated city council elections. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, Friday, April 11, 1930, page 17.
37. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election - April 8, 2008, summary report. Official election results. For the two city council seats, Roger Chandler received 2737 votes, Gary Kovacic received 2927 votes, and George Leung-Chu Young received 750 votes. James H. Barrows received 2646 votes for City Clerk. Other voter statistics given.
38. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, General Municipal Election, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. With candidate biographies and statements from Roger Chandler, George Leung-Chu, Gary Kovacic.
Six unidentified men, probably Council members, at dedication of the new Arcadia Public Library building at 20 W. Duarte Road. They are standing in a semi-circle by the fireplace.
1. "Tabulation by precincts." General Municipal Election, April 9, 2002.
2. Campaign literature: Roger Chandler. (5 items)
3. Campaign literature: Bob Harbicht. (5 items)
4. Campaign literature: Gary A. Kovacic. (5 items)
5. Campaign literature: Gail Marshall. (2 items)
6. Campaign literature: John Wuo. (7 items)
7. "Arcadia Council." Winning seats on the Arcadia City Council are Gary Kovacic and John Wuo. Race for third seat too close to call. Pasadena Star-News, p. A1, April 10, 2002.
8. "Marshall unanimous selection for mayor's chair in Arcadia." Marshall narrowly won a second term on the City Council. Pasadena Star-News, p. A3, April 17, 2002.
1. Arcadia City Council Candidate Forum agenda a. Campaign literature: Sho Tay (4 items) b. Campaign literature: Mickey Segal (8 items) c. Campaign literature: Sheng Chang, M.D. (4 items) d. Campaign literature: Roger Chandler (2 items)
1. City of Arcadia sample ballot and voter information pamphlet, general municipal election, Tuesday, April 13, 2010. 2. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Peter Amundson. 3. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Paul Cheng. 4. Assorted liter…
1. City of Arcadia sample ballot and voter information pamphlet, general municipal election, Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
2. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Peter Amundson.
3. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Paul Cheng.
4. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Bob Harbicht.
5. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Jason J. Lee.
6. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Mickey Segal.
7. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Sho Tay.
8. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election April 13, 2010 Summary Report. Time 22:39:42. Top 3 candidates for the three seats are Bob Harbicht, Mark "Mickey" Segal, and Peter Amundson. Overall voter turnout 25.9%.
9. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election semi-official results, April 13, 2010. Votes by precinct and votes by mail.
10. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election held April 13, 2010. City Clerk's certification of canvass. Resolution No. 6716 declaring the results, by James Barrows and Lisa Mussenden. Official votes by precinct and votes by mail. The three City Council seats will be filled by Bob Harbicht, Mark "Mickey" Segal and Peter Amundson.
1. City of Arcadia sample ballot and voter information pamphlet, general municipal election, Tuesday, April 10, 2012. With correction notice inside. 2. Candidate John Wuo campaign literature. 3. Candidate Sho Tay campaign literature. 4. Candidate Henry Nunez campaign literature. 5. Candidate Gary K…
1. City of Arcadia sample ballot and voter information pamphlet, general municipal election, Tuesday, April 10, 2012. With correction notice inside.
2. Candidate John Wuo campaign literature.
3. Candidate Sho Tay campaign literature.
4. Candidate Henry Nunez campaign literature.
5. Candidate Gary Kovacic campaign literature.
6. Candidate Mary Dougherty campaign literature.
7. Former Mayors Gary Kovacic and John Wuo win Arcadia election. Election results. New City Clerk is Gene Glasco; Measure D passed. Mountain Views News, April 14, 2012.
1. 2014 Arcadia City Council Candidate Forum presented by Arcadia Association of Realtors and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, March 6, 2014 at Arcadia Public Library. Color photos of candidates Tom Beck, Burton L. Brink, Roger Chandler, Paul E. Van Fleet, Sho Tay. 2. Decision 2014-Municipal Election i…
1. 2014 Arcadia City Council Candidate Forum presented by Arcadia Association of Realtors and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, March 6, 2014 at Arcadia Public Library. Color photos of candidates Tom Beck, Burton L. Brink, Roger Chandler, Paul E. Van Fleet, Sho Tay.
2. Decision 2014-Municipal Election in Arcadia-April 8. Candidate statements. Arcadia Weekly, March 6, 2014.
3. Candidate Burton Brink campaign materials.
4. Candidate Tom Beck campaign materials.
5. Candidate Sho Tay campaign materials.
6. Five running for three city council seats. Pasadena Star News, March 11, 2014.
7. Police and City Clerk investigation Arcadia candidate's mail-in election ballot collection effort (Sho Tay). Arcadia Weekly, March 20, 2014.
8. Five great candidates in Arcadia-What's a voter to do? Five candidates running for three open positions on the Arcadia City Council. Each candidate--Thomas Beck, Roger Chandler, Sho Tay, and Paul Van Fleet each got four minutes to speak at Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Government Forum Meeting. Fifth candidate Burton Brink was not available. Mountain Views News, February 15, 2014.
9. Arcadia police probe possible election code violation (Sho Tay). Pasadena Star News, March 27, 2014.
10. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot-General Municipal Election April 8, 2014.
11. Arcadia Police Officer's Association (POA) pulls endorsement of candidate Sho Tay: candidate offers free stamps again. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.
12. Arcadia to select three new council members from a field of five. Photos and information on each candidate Burton Brink, Paul E. Van Fleet, Roger Chandler, Thomas Patrick Beck, Sho Tay. Mountain Views News, April 5, 2014.
13. Low voter turnout sends Beck, Chandler & Tay to Arcadia Council. Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, April 10, 2014.
14. Beck, Chandler, Tay win election (final official voting results). April 11, 2014 article by Scott Hettrick. Retrieved April 14, 2014 from www.Arcadiasbest.com.
15. Candidate Roger Chandler campaign material (1 mailer).
1. Measure A Makes Waves. Repealing the Utility User's Tax (UUT) in April 2016 ballot measure. By Katta Hules, Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016. 2. City Council candidate Burton Brink campaign materials. 3. City Council candidate April Verlato campaign materials. 4. City Council candidate Peter Am…
1. Measure A Makes Waves. Repealing the Utility User's Tax (UUT) in April 2016 ballot measure. By Katta Hules, Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.
2. City Council candidate Burton Brink campaign materials.
3. City Council candidate April Verlato campaign materials.
4. City Council candidate Peter Amundson campaign materials and a Thanksgiving card from 2015.
5. City Council candidate Robert (Bob) Harbicht campaign materials.
6. City Council candidate Sheng Chang campaign materials.
7. (Moved to VF Real Estate).
8. Arcadia's election picks up steam. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016 by Terry Miller.
9. Where do council candidates stand on mansionization? Pasadena Star News, p. A4, March 7, 2016.
10. Sample Ballot City of Arcadia General Municipal Election April 12, 2016.
11. Measure A campaign materials. Repeal of utility users tax.
12. Final election results in email from Chief Deputy City Clerk Lisa Mussenden showing April Verlato and Peter Amundson winning the two City Council seats and Measure A did not pass. April 21, 2016.
NOTE: This marks the first election of district council members. It used to be an election of at-large candidates. 1. Arcadia Electoral Candidates' Statements by Tom Beck, Roger Chandler, Robert Harbicht, Joyce Platt, Sho Tay, and Jolly Wu. Retrieved from www.ArcadiaWeekly.com on January 23, 2018. …
NOTE: This marks the first election of district council members. It used to be an election of at-large candidates.
1. Arcadia Electoral Candidates' Statements by Tom Beck, Roger Chandler, Robert Harbicht, Joyce Platt, Sho Tay, and Jolly Wu. Retrieved from www.ArcadiaWeekly.com on January 23, 2018.
2. Arcadia's Municipal Election Update. Clarification that in the District 2 race, incumbent Tom Beck is being challenged by Robert Harbicht. In District 5, incumbent Roger Chandler is being challenged by Joyce Platt and Jolly Wu. In District 3, Sho Tay is running unopposed. Retrieved from www.ArcadiaWeekly.com on January 23, 2018.
3. Municipal election in the city of Arcadia. Notice that only one person has filed nomination papers for City Council in Electoral District No. 3 in the April 10, 2018 General Municipal Election. The person nominated is Sho Tay. City Council will vote on January 25, 2018 to make an appointment and cancel the election for that office or direct an election to be held. See also Arcadia Weekly, February 1, 2018, pp. 1, 10.
4. Campaign materials from Candidate Joyce Platt for Arcadia City Council District 5.
5. Campaign materials from Candidate Roger Chandler for Arcadia City Council District 5.
6. Campaign materials from Candidate Jolly Wu for Arcadia City Council District 5.
7. Sample Ballot-General Municipal Election, Tuesday, April 10, 2018, for District 5. All vote by mail election.
8. Campaign materials from incumbent Tom Beck. 7 items.
9. Official results of April 20, 2018 election. District 2 council member is Tom Beck. District 5 council member is Roger Chandler.
10. Four items paid for by Committee to Oppose Chandler for Arcadia City Council 2018.
Group pictured in line waiting for breakfast at the Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. L-R: Bob Arth, former Councilman and Mayor; Mary Fran Anderegg; Congressman John Rousselot; Mrs. Robert Considine; Robert Considine. Others are not identified.
Group pictured at one of tables at Diamond Jubilee Breakfast held at Arboretum. Lady with hat at left is former Councilwoman and Mayor, Floretta Lauber; Mr. Lauber has back to camera. Lady in print dress on right is Mrs. Robert Considine sitting next to her husband Robert Considine, also a former Councilman and Mayor.
White Oak Service Station located on SW corner of Foothill Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue. View probably is looking east across Santa Anita toward large barn that must have been on southeast corner. Owner Emil Bolz is pictured standing in front of his station. He not only sold auto products but ice cream, tobaccos, cold drinks, etc. The address listed in 1928 City Directory is 2 W. Foothill.
1. "Incorporation motives and movements." Six pages from the book _How the Cities Grew_ by R. Bigger and J.D. Kitchen. 2. "Facts about Arcadia." Pasadena Courier, January 1967. 3. "Baldwin heirs unite to make Arcadia." Lamanda Park Herald, April 7, 1916. 4. "Memories of old Arcadia paper." Arca…
1. "Incorporation motives and movements." Six pages from the book _How the Cities Grew_ by R. Bigger and J.D. Kitchen.
2. "Facts about Arcadia." Pasadena Courier, January 1967.
3. "Baldwin heirs unite to make Arcadia." Lamanda Park Herald, April 7, 1916.
4. "Memories of old Arcadia paper." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
5. Board of Trustees (now called City Council) meeting minutes at which the sale of liquor was banned. April 15, 1912.
6. "Colorful past of early Arcadia." News clip, circa 1950.
7. "In the good old days of Arcadia." A column of tid-bits from an Arcadia bulletin, circa 1904 as published in a news clip, circa 1950.
8. Copy of certification of incorporation approval given by the Board of Supervisors, August 4, 1903, issued by C.F. Curry, Secretary of State, California.
9. "Early day visitors found Arcadia to be ..." Arcadia Tribune, January 5, 1978.
10. "Supervisors see 'Arcadia'." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1903, part 3, page 1. Mentions strong opposition to incorporation plans.
11. "Dave Lundberg's research finds Lucky was protector." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967. Based on information from a April 26, 1906 news story.
12. "Indians, rustlers haunt city street." Arcadia Tribune, July 17, 1968.
13. "Baldwin purchased Rancho, planted trees along drive." Daily News Post, February 15, 1962.
14. "Bill of fare fair." News clip, circa 1950.
15. Site of First Avenue where library was located and early view of Santa Anita. Copy of news photo, circa 1950.
16. "First wheels, then ponies go round." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962.
17. "Early Baldwin pastures." Two copies of photos, circa 1960. One pastoral scene, one showing early Baldwin pastures.
18. Baldwin store and Clara Villa photos. Copies from newspaper, March 23, 1950.
19. "Arcadia named after Grecian pastoral village." News clip, circa 1950. (Another copy is in file Arcadia -Name)
20. "Arcadia once was wide open." News clip, circa 1950.
22. "Arcadia." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. Full-length, double column article listing approximately 36 good points about the town.
23. "Lucky Baldwin wants the Board of Supervisors to empower him." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1903.
24. "By the overwhelming vote of 35 yeas, nays none, the City of Arcadia..." News clip, July 28, 1903.
25. City of Arcadia letterhead. Circa 1910+? Copy of original from Gert Daniels. Acquired February 1981.
26. See reference to a Veelox of the Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1903. Reporting on incorporation vote. Copy attached. "Nary a 'nay' has Arcadia. Unanimous voting in Lucky Baldwin's town. Nearly all candidates served as officers of election. Legality of incorporation to be contested--'mayor' plans race track."
27. "Arcadia gets publicity: how many residents of Arcadia now remember." Copied for an article in Mr. Green's scrapbook. Circa 1927.
28. "Downtown group paces growth of shopping district." News clip, undated.
29. "Story of 'Lucky' Baldwin ... one of our most colorful pioneers." Unknown source. (Other copies in file - Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky").
30. Copy of the Seal of the Board of Supervisors regarding the incorporation of the City of Arcadia, August 13, 1903.
31. "Bridge sighs stir Arcadia." Los Angeles Times November 22, 1907.
32. Memo from the Office of the City Attorney, dated September 26, 2002, establishing the official City of Arcadia date of incorporation as August 5, 1903.
33. Copy of City of Arcadia incorporation papers. Petition to the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, signed by Elias J. Baldwin and at least 50 qualified electors. Dated June 22, 1903.
34. Copy of City of Arcadia incorporation papers. "In Re Incorporation of the City of Arcadia, and Election of Officers." Establishes boundaries of city. Copy of certification of incorporation approval given by the Board of Supervisors, August 4, 1903, issued by C.F. Curry, Secretary of State, California.
35. Lucky Baldwin proud monarch of queerest of little kingdoms: "We aren't going to have any worse town than we can help," says the despot of Arcadia--American gambling principality to be born this month. Los Angeles Times, November 3, 1907.
36. Nary a 'nay' has Arcadia. Unanimous voting in Lucky Baldwin's town. Nearly all candidates served as officers of election. Legality of incorporation to be contested--"Mayor" plans race track. Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1903.
37. Army lays siege to Lucky Baldwin's projected private city. Census takers indicate 200 Mexicans and 22 Chinese on Baldwin's ranch. Los Angeles Times, May 20, 1903.
