The city of Monrovia held a special celebration to honor former Mayor, Bob Bartlett Friday morning Bartlett was first elected to the City Council in 1974 and became Mayor in 1976. He served until 2001.
Hundreds turned out to greet Bob Bartlett who was recently hospitalized.
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The accolades came from friends and politicians and neighbors who all credit Bartlett for changing the face of Monrovia.
In addition to being the city’s first African-American mayor, he has long been known as a true humanitarian. Raised here in Monrovia, Bartlett even played football for the Wildcats.
The event celebrating his contributions to the community was held on Royal Oaks, between Shamrock and California.