Friday, May 22, 2026

Five Pasadena Councilmembers Endorse Becerra for Governor

Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo and Councilmembers Rick Cole, Justin Jones, Jason Lyon and Steve Madison jointly announced their ‘enthusiastic endorsement’ of Xavier Becerra as the next Governor of California.

“Xavier has dedicated his life to public service, fighting for working families, expanding opportunity, and standing up for our communities when it matters most. His integrity, experience, and steady leadership make him the right person to lead California forward,” declared Mayor Gordo.

Becerra, the former California Attorney General, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Congressman, is the leading choice among Democrats in the race, according to recent polls.

Councilmember Jones declared, “California needs steady, experienced leadership, and Xavier Becerra has spent his career fighting for working families, health care access and communities that too often get left behind. I’m proud to endorse Xavier because he understands that government has to deliver real results: safer neighborhoods, stronger infrastructure, climate action and affordable communities that work for everyone.

Councilmember Lyon noted, “Xavier Becerra’s record of service to the people of California is long and diverse. He has the experience, temperament, and vision to lead our state. I’m proud to support his campaign for governor!”

Councilmember Madison added, “We can count on Xavier Becerra fighting for a safer, more prosperous and more equitable future for our state because that’s what he’s consistently done for three decades in public service. Xavier brings the gravitas to deliver on his commitments to the people of California.”

Councilmember Cole emphasized, “I’ve known Xavier for more than three decades. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who could bring more intelligence, integrity and empathy to the job of governing the fourth largest economy in the world. My Council colleagues and I agree: he’s tested, he’s trusted and he’s ready to lead on the immense challenges facing California.”