Following an invitation to participate, Pasadena Mayor Candidates Terry Tornek and Victor Gordo will participate in a virtual one hour debate on Tuesday, September 29th from 5-6pm. The debate is hosted by a coalition of Pasadena women’s organizations led by the National Women’s Political Caucus, Greater Pasadena Area in partnership with 50/50 Leadership, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Eta Lambda Omega, Junior League of Pasadena, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Pasadena Alumnae, the League of Women Voters, and San Gabriel Valley Community Women, Vital Voices with Pasadena NOW as media sponsor.
NWPC-GPA Chair and former Councilmember Jacque Robinson-Baisley said “Women comprise 52% plus of the Pasadena population AND the current electorate. It is important that the next Mayor understands the significant role we continue to play in this community and that solutions to our issues like housing, childcare, and pay equity lift up the entire city.”
Members of the public are invited to join in and listen to the forum as early as 5 minutes prior to the 5pm start time by CLICK HERE OR dial in +1 669 900 6833 with webinar ID 821 3368 1183.
The National Women’s Political Caucus is a multi-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in the political process. NWPC recruits, trains and supports pro-choice women candidates for elected and appointed offices at all levels of government. In addition to financial donations, the Caucus offers campaign training for candidates and campaign managers, as well as technical assistance and advice. The Greater Pasadena Area Caucus was originally founded in the 1970’s and rechartered in 2019. GPA serves the cities of Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, La Canada, and Glendale. For more information, go to facebook.com/nwpcgpa.
