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NewsPasadena NowOctober 24, 2026Los Angeles County

Steve Madison Endorses Dennis McNamara for PUSD School Board District 7

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Pasadena City Councilmember Steve Madison endorses Dennis McNamara for the PUSD Board District 7 seat, citing his financial expertise and experience on the Citizen Oversight Committee. The endorsement comes as the district faces major development proposals at San Rafael Elementary and Linda Vista Elementary. Ballots are currently out, and voting concludes on November 3.

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Why It Matters

Residents in District 7 will elect a new school board member to replace Dr. Yarma Velázquez as the district navigates a $128 million replacement campus project at San Rafael Elementary and a housing and park conversion at Linda Vista Elementary, alongside financial support from Ballot Measures I and J.

Key Facts

  • Steve Madison endorsed Dennis McNamara for the PUSD Board, District 7 seat.
  • Dennis McNamara is a longtime member and current chair of PUSD's Citizen Oversight Committee.
  • Dr. Yarma Velázquez is stepping away from the PUSD Board at the end of her term later this year.
  • Cynthia Torres is running against Dennis McNamara for the District 7 seat and is endorsed by several prominent groups.
  • A $128 million replacement school and campus is proposed to be built at San Rafael Elementary.
  • PUSD seeks to convert the former Linda Vista Elementary school site into housing and a park.
  • Ballots are currently out, and voters can vote by mail, drop off their ballots, or vote at polling places on November 3.

Who's Mentioned

PersonSteve Madison“Pasadena City Councilmember writing a guest opinion endorsing Dennis McNamara.”PersonJustin Chapman“Moderator of the candidate forum.”OrganizationSan Rafael Neighborhood Association“Co-sponsor of the candidate forum.”PersonDr. Yarma Velázquez“Current PUSD Boardmember stepping away at the end of her term.”PersonDennis McNamara“Candidate for PUSD Board, District 7, and chair of PUSD's Citizen Oversight Comm”OrganizationSan Rafael Elementary“Public school site where a $128 million replacement school/campus is proposed.”OrganizationLinda Vista Elementary“Former public school site where PUSD seeks to convert it into housing and a park”OrganizationPUSD“Pasadena Unified School District.”locationPasadena“City where the school district and election take place.”OrganizationLinda Vista Annandale Association“Co-sponsor of the candidate forum.”locationSanta Monica“City where Cynthia Torres previously worked on education issues.”locationWest Pasadena“Neighborhood included in PUSD Board District 7.”PersonCynthia Torres“Candidate for PUSD Board, District 7.”