Steve Madison
Coverage of Steve Madison in the Nexus archive.
- Council Greenlights $1.6 Million to Electrify City Yards, Shifts Build Approach on Energy Storage Program
The Pasadena City Council approved over $1.6 million to electrify city maintenance yards and revised its municipal solar and energy storage program construction approach. The decision passed unanimously without debate as part of a single motion by Councilmember Steve Madison, with Mayor Victor Gordo absent during the vote.
- Council Moves to Draft Parcel Tax for Fall Ballot
The Pasadena City Council instructed staff to draft a parcel-tax measure for the November ballot to rebuild earthquake-vulnerable fire stations, aiming to meet an August 7 deadline. The unanimous vote, initiated by Councilmembers Rick Cole and Steve Madison, directs staff to prepare the tax proposal and spending plan but does not yet place the tax on the ballot.
- City Council Honors Civic Leader Betsy Nathane
The Pasadena City Council honored Betsy Nathane, a community advocate who transformed a closed elementary school into Linda Vista Park, following her recent death from cancer. Councilmember Steve Madison requested the adjournment to commemorate her contributions to West Pasadena and Linda Vista.