William Paparian
Coverage of William Paparian in the Nexus archive.
- Guest Opinion | William Paparian: Don’t Tax Fixed-Income Seniors to Fix Fire Stations
William Paparian, a long-time supporter of the Pasadena Fire Department, defeated former Mayor Jo Heckman in the 1987 primary with backing from Firefighters Union Local 809. During his 12-year tenure, he advocated for expanded fire department resources and competitive pay.
- Guest Opinion: William Paparian | Why Pasadena Must Ban Data Centers: A Former Mayor’s Call
William Paparian, a former Pasadena Mayor and East Pasadena Councilmember, urges Pasadena to ban data centers due to concerns over excessive power and water demands highlighted in a July 8 Planning Commission session. Commissioners and residents raised alarms about resource consumption linked to data centers.
- Guest Opinion | William Paparian: Public Safety Demands Rigorous Training and Unwavering Accountability — From Eaton Canyon to the Police Garage
A video from a September 2025 shooting inside the Pasadena Police Department parking garage revealed two officers engaging in 'unsafe, out-of-policy horseplay' with loaded firearms, resulting in one discharging a weapon and seriously wounding a colleague. The incident underscores calls for rigorous training and accountability in policing.