The State of the City address was held on Thursday, February 20th. This was a special one as it is the last address where our current Mayor, Jeff Wagner, is the guest of honor. As such, I would like to take the time to address significant advancements in public safety for Pasadena under Mayor Wagner’s leadership.
If the current cadet class graduated today, we would have a total of 306 officers for the great City of Pasadena – a number Mayor Wagner has worked tirelessly and consistently on achieving since day one. Not only does Mayor Wagner make public safety a priority, but his actions show it’s one of his absolute highest priorities. His vision of having the best Training Campus in the state and beyond turned into a reality during his two terms. Mayor Wagner also accounted for the future growth and expansion of our Department with a new Police Annex Building ready for use in the coming months. This accomplishment emphasizes his unwavering commitment to a safer Pasadena, and as a result, crime has consistently decreased during Mayor Wagner’s administration.
I would also like to thank Mayor Wagner for taking great care of the men and women who protect and serve. Mayor and Council have continued to improve upon employee benefits and employee wellness. This includes Education Pay for officers, Spanish Compensation Pay, Public Service Officer (PSO) Certification Pay, Field Training Officer (FTO) Pay, comprehensive cardiac screening evaluation with individualized nutrition and exercise coaching, and our Cordico wellness app. These programs and support from the Mayor and City Council are just a few examples of how the Mayor has consistently made Public Safety one of his highest priorities.
Thank you, Mayor Wagner!
Chief Jerry Wright
Photo by Stanley White
