Sheila Rossi: Mayor of South Pasadena Sheila Rossi currently serves as the , California. A long-time resident and community advocate, she was elected to the City Council for District 2 in November 2024 and was sworn in as Mayor in December 2025. Notably, she is the first Iranian American to hold the office of Mayor in South Pasadena’s history. 🏛️ Political Career & Key Initiatives
: Before becoming Mayor, Rossi served as Vice-Chair of the South Pasadena Finance Commission . She often emphasizes fiscal oversight and transparency in city budgeting. sheila rossi
Rossi moved to South Pasadena in 2007, drawn by its "small-town charm" and walkable neighborhoods. Sheila Rossi: Mayor of South Pasadena Sheila Rossi
: Rossi identifies affordable housing, income instability, and mental health as the core drivers of homelessness, advocating for interim and long-term housing solutions rather than just enforcement. 👤 Personal Background 🏛️ Political Career & Key Initiatives : Before
Rossi’s tenure has been defined by "community-centered governance" and addressing long-standing local infrastructure and housing issues.
: She has been vocal about the city's soaring insurance rates, criticizing past management decisions and seeking to "clean up" the city's risk management profile.
: A primary focus of her administration is resolving the sale of state-owned surplus homes along the former SR-710 corridor. She has advocated for an independent audit of Caltrans due to maintenance concerns and delays in the "Affordable Sales Program".