Achievments that have improved the quality of life in South Pasadena and reduced the burden on taxpayers
South Pasadena is doing great!
Under Michael Cacciotti’s stewardship, South Pasadena has seen:
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Every City budget balanced
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Reserves consistently grown in strength
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Improved efficiency and transparency
South Pasadena has received the Excellence and Merit Award, specifically for the Neighborhood Planning Award from the American Planning Association for the City’s Downtown Specific Plan. The City’s Downtown Specific Plan was recognized for its thoughtful planning in maintaining the City’s small town feel while also promoting more
housing and businesses within the Downtown area.
South Pasadena has been rated one of the top 25 places to live and work!
Councilmember Cacciotti has maintained and supported our local library, senior center, parks, and recreational programs.
Cacciotti spearheaded the effor to create two new pocket parks Beatrice Solis (Berkshire) and Grevelia.
Cacciotti lead a six year battle to save open space and create South Pasadena Nature Park.
He obtained $250,000 in grants for restoration, planing, and design of the Nature Park, including trails, water retention basins, outdoor river rock seating for an outdoor classroom, and much more.
Cacciotti worked on a vision, plan, and design to build the bicycle/pedestrian path/trail along the beautiful arroyo seco channel for our residents and neighbors to enjoy.
He saved taxpayers more than half a million dollars on these projects by getting grants from state and regional agencies.