Ten candidates submitted their names to run for Altadena Town Council by 5 PM today, with five incumbents opting not to run again and the likelihood of only two races in the June 6 election.
According to council chair Gino Sund, the next step is for the names to be vetted Tuesday by the election committee — checked for proper address, census tract, and such — and the list will be approved by the town council at its next meeting May 19.
Those who entered the race are:
- Census Tract 4601
Phil Barela - Census Tract 4602
Herbert H. Simmons
Bill Westphal - Census Tract 4603.01
Dennis E. Bridwell
- Census Tract 4603.02
Kenneth Roberts (incumbent, appointed)
- Census Tract 4610
Gene R. Campbell (incumbent) - Census Tract 4611
Gaurav Malhotra
Cynthia Tilleman - Census Tract 4612
Jamie Bissner - Census Tract 4613
Lorie H. Judson (incumbent)
Present councilmembers Tim Kelly (4601), Sarah Fuller (4602), Keith Gibbs (4603.01), Michele Zack (4611), and Ken Balder (4612) opted not to run again.


Ten candidates submitted their names to run for Altadena Town Council by 5 PM today, with five incumbents opting not to run again and the likelihood of only two races in the June 6 election.
Those who entered the race are:
Phil Barela
Herbert H. Simmons
Bill Westphal
Dennis E. Bridwell
Kenneth Roberts (incumbent, appointed)
Gene R. Campbell (incumbent)
Gaurav Malhotra
Cynthia Tilleman
Jamie Bissner
Lorie H. Judson (incumbent)
Present councilmembers Tim Kelly (4601), Sarah Fuller (4602), Keith Gibbs (4603.01), Michele Zack (4611), and Ken Balder (4612) opted not to run again.