"Even through
the experience of divorce, I never lost my
respect for Jim's character....
The people of Pasadena will be fortunate to
have a person with the intelligence, competence
and decency of Jim Lomako on their City
Council."
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Jim Lomako
for Pasadena City Council, District 2
Runoff Election April 17, 2007
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The Smear Campaign On Monday, January 29, The Pasadena Star News published a hoax letter smearing me. The purported author does not exist, the return address does not exist, and the letter is a complete lie. Click here for the full story.
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Jim lomako for Pasadena City Council.
"If you share my concern that Pasadena has gotten off track, that we need to get development under control, that we need to reaffirm our commitment to preserving our historical heritage, that we need to use our success to help our schools and the less fortunate members of our community — then vote for me. I’ll take our message to city hall and we will get Pasadena back on track." Bungalow Heaven Speech January 25, 2007
Thank You!
"Despite the all the hard and smart work put in by supporters, we were unable to overcome the well funded opposition from the status quo elite. My opponent, with the help of some anonymous allies, waged one of the dirtiest and most dishonest Pasadena City Council races in living memory.
I am deeply grateful to everyone who helped in this campaign. I did not imagine that so many people would do so much to help me. I am so disappointed that I could not have done more to help them realize their aspirations for a more honest, more humane, local government that was not tied to outside economic and political interests.
Although we did not win the election, we did succeed in showing that the city’s failure to control growth and failure to adequately protect our historical heritage are problems that District 2 residents demand be fixed. My opponent got the message - at least to the point that she began mimicking my positions. We must watch to see that she keeps her promises. I think that the city council as a whole understands that they must do a better job.
I will continue to be involved in the community. Nevertheless, I will have more free time than I have had for years. I look forward to fixing up my house, spending more time with friends and family, and getting back into sailing.
Thank you so much for all your help." Jim Lomako
Pasadena Cartoonists Support Jim
Noted local artists Leland Myrick and Tony Millionaire produced a flyer for Jim that reached voters the Saturday before the election. Thanks guys!
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Visit Tony's web site http://www.maakies.com/
Margaret McAustin Slings More Mud
Continuing her attempt to shift voters' attention away from the real issues,
my opponent has sent out another mudslinging hit piece. She apparently hopes that voters will not realize that this election is not about my back yard, but it is about what her developer friends are doing to Pasadena's front yard, with her help. Her hit team dug up a minor "disturbing the peace" violation that happened 18 years ago. One District 2 resident has already posted his reaction on line:
"A nasty little piece of campaign trash arrived in my mailbox yesterday... When you have the qualifications, emphasize the qualifications. When you have integrity, emphasize the integrity. When you have neither, trash your opponent." Read the whole letter.
Margaret again tried to hide her professional and personal connections to developers and called me dishonest for stating what she has stated under penalty of perjury. In an Article in the Pasadena Weekly she even claimed "I'm not an owner, not a developer of any real estate project, nor have I accepted a penny from any of those people.” Actually, she has taken at least one million pennies ($10,000.00) from developers according to a financial disclosure statement she filed with the city. She has also accepted thousands of dollars of campaign contributions from developers and their lawyers and associates. Click on the highlighted text to link to the original sources.
Google "McAustin big builder" and see what you find. Or look in the yellow pages, going back several years, and you will find her listed under "Real Estate Consultants."
Margaret's piece claims that I have some explaining to do. I did that in an article in the Pasadena Weekly, which quoted me:
"I have always stood up for my own rights and for the rights of others. I am ready to fight for the residents of Pasadena to get growth under control and to protect the character of our city," said Lomako. "We have already seen that leaders who value docile affability over defending our city are no match for the developers and others who are exploiting Pasadena at our expense." Read the whole story.
Lomako Moves into Runoff Election to be held April 17
Jim Lomako placed second in the March 6 Pasadena City Council election behind Margaret McAustin, and ahead of Stacy Lewis. Since no one received more than half the votes, the two top finishers, Lomako and McAustin will face each other in a runoff election on April 17. McAustin went negative late in the campaign with false charges against both Lomako and Lewis. McAustin also broke the the Pasadena Fair Campaign Practices Agreement which all three candidates signed.
Who Can You Trust?
See the comparison between Jim and his opponent from the development community with links to the actual documents cited in Jim's flyer. Click HereThe Pasadena Weekly Endorses Jim
"It appears Lomako is a little too outspoken in his views about slowing down growth, which rubs people the wrong way sometimes. To that we say, 'It's about time.'" Read the entire endorsement
Jim's Ex-Wife Endorses Jim!
The Cavalry to the Rescue!
Our friend Linda rode the District on her trusty steed Dancer to get out the word on Sunday, March 4. Thank you Linda! Thank you Dancer! And thanks also to the ever supportive Bob Kneisel who supplied Dancer with water and potato chips.
Lomako Calls for a Building Moratorium
On Monday, February 26, Jim Lomako delivered a letter to the City Council calling for a moratorium on residential projects in the Central District of Pasadena and appeared before the City Council. We are very close to reaching the growth limit for residential units in the central District. If we act promptly, we can better guide the development of the units that are in the pipeline or have not been allocated. If there is a rush to build projects before the residential limit is reached, Pasadena could be left with a legacy of ill-conceived buildings that would serve as a lasting reminder of inadequate planning. Read the letter
From the Pasadena Star News Story on the
District 2 Candidates Forum"Lomako, whose yard signs tout his motto "Stop Irresponsible Growth," claimed "victory" Thursday, saying his focus on overdevelopment in the city had brought the issue to the forefront of the District 2 race.
"I am the only candidate who talks about controlling growth in their ballot statement," said Lomako, 59. "Now all the candidates are talking about growth in Pasadena."
"Lomako, who served on the city's Community Development Committee for more than six years, said the combination of "carefully managed growth" and preservation of history is the recipe for success." Read the whole story
The Issues
Controlling Growth and Congestion. The amount of development in central Pasadena is inconsistent with the growth limits that many of us worked very hard to enact. The city has failed to follow the mandate of the voters. On the city council I will take the lead to get Pasadena back on track and enforce the growth limits. The over-development and growing congestion must be controlled now.
Historic Preservation. We have also gotten off track with historic preservation. The City Council recently voted to allow the demolition of the Herkimer Arms, the only apartment building designed by Greene and Greene - the signature architects of Pasadena and world renowned master architects of the Arts and Crafts movement. In the last year, city agencies have allowed the first two demolitions of historic homes in Pasadena's landmark districts. The conversion of the historic Raymond Theater into condos is a serious loss that must not be repeated. Jim is the only candidate truly committed to historic preservation and has the record to prove it.
Read Jim's letter to preservationistsImproving Public Education. We have made our neighborhoods healthier and safer. It’s time to turn our attention to our schools so that all families can feel comfortable sending their children to their neighborhood schools. I will work with the community, PUSD, and my friends at the Pasadena Educational Foundation to make quality education a reality for all of our children.
Saving Open Spaces. Our open spaces are threatened from the proposal to put storage units on the Southern California Edison right of way in the east, to the proposal to develop pristine Annandale Canyon in the west. I am committed to saving our remaining natural spaces and expanding our recreational space. Our state assembly member and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy are working toward buying Annandale Canyon. Pasadena should commit to paying part of the cost, if necessary, before one of the nicest remaining urban wilderness areas in Southern California becomes another high end residential fire trap.
Preserving Quality of Life for Everyone. We can do much better at providing affordable housing and finding a way to allow families to stay in their home town. Our public service departments must look to the future. We are headed for a global environmental catastrophe. Here in Pasadena we own our own water and power providers and we have a unique concentration of intellectual resources. We can become a world leader in environmental sustainability.
Read What Community Leaders Have to Say
Proven Leadership
"I support Jim Lomako because as a neighborhood advocate and as a commissioner he has already proved that he can do the job of protecting our neighborhoods and our city. Jim is a champion of neighborhood rights and good government. He knows the issues, seeks advice from residents, and thoughtfully considers all sides. Jim was a leader in the fight against Measure A -- the NFL Rose Bowl Initiative -- that voters rejected."
Bob Kneisel, Neighborhood Advocate, past President, Bungalow Heaven Neighborhood Association
Growth Management
“I served with Jim Lomako for five years on the Design Commission. I saw his effective leadership and his commitment to protecting our community consensus on managed growth and protecting our architectural heritage. We need Jim on the City Council.”
Andrea Rawlings, AIA, Architect, former Chair Pasadena Design Commission, current member Historic Preservation Commission
Neighborhood Preservation
"I am delighted that Jim Lomako is a candidate for City Council. My family moved to Pasadena because of the City's character and sense of place. Jim worked tirelessly in our successful effort to have our neighborhood designated as a landmark district and has been a leader in protecting it. As an environmental scientist and architectural historian, I am impressed by his strong grasp of the issues. Jim’s energy, experience, knowledge of Pasadena government, and his commitment to fairness will make him an excellent representative for us on the Council."
Erica Kachmarsky, Environmental Consultant, North Pasadena Heights resident
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