Kathryn Barger Endorses Geoff Baum for PCC Board
Fifth District Supervisor supports Baum's bid for the Pasadena City College board ahead of the November election.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Safety
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Fifth Supervisorial District Supervisor Kathryn Barger has officially endorsed Geoff Baum for the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees. Baum is campaigning for the upcoming seat ahead of the election scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Why it matters
Baum is seeking election to the board to promote closer cooperation between Pasadena City College and Los Angeles County government. This partnership is intended to support ongoing regional recovery efforts following the January 2025 Eaton Fire.
PCC established a Construction Trades Lab as a direct response to the January 2025 Eaton Fire. The institution currently monitors regional recovery needs alongside the financing district established by Barger.
The players
Kathryn Barger
She serves as the Los Angeles County Supervisor representing the Fifth Supervisorial District.
Geoff Baum
He is a candidate for the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees with previous experience as board president for the California Community Colleges.
The details
Baum, who has previously served three terms on the PCC board and twice as president of the state's community college governors board, is focusing his campaign on infrastructure and institutional support. Barger, representing the Fifth Supervisorial District, will host a reception for the candidate at the home of Liz and Andy Wilson in the Madison Heights neighborhood.
Timeline
The Eaton Fire impacted the region in January 2025.
A campaign reception for Geoff Baum occurs on October 25, 2026.
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees election takes place on November 3, 2026.
Seasonal Patterns
This political activity follows a pattern of localized recovery efforts initiated after the January 2025 Eaton Fire. The focus on college-county cooperation marks a shift toward leveraging educational infrastructure to manage regional disaster aftermath.
Residents in Pasadena should prepare for the upcoming November 3 board election to determine the leadership responsible for regional recovery coordination. Voters may attend the campaign reception on October 25 to learn more about the candidate's platform regarding the college and local government partnership.
The takeaway
Baum's candidacy highlights the ongoing integration of educational institutions into local disaster management strategy. Residents should review candidate proposals regarding the future of the Construction Trades Lab and regional infrastructure.
What happens next
The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees election is set to occur on November 3, 2026.
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