Central Library

Concerns about local hiring at the Central Library renovation, raised by City Councilmembers Justin Jones and Tyron Hampton, have led to increased local employment numbers. The $186 million project saw seven Pasadena craftworkers log 2,250 hours through June 30, according to a Public Works Department report. This report noted that while wages were paid out, Pasadena residents accounted for only 4.28% of the total craft workers.

Pasadena’s Central Library seismic retrofit project has advanced to the structural foundation phase after completing basement demolition. City officials, including Tim McDonald, confirmed crews are constructing new concrete footings to strengthen the building against earthquakes.

Pasadena's digital library usage, including eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines, surged by 80%, reaching 33,229 titles. With the Central Library closed for retrofit, the Pasadena City Council will consider a $2 million sole-source contract with OverDrive, Inc. to sustain and expand the digital collection.

Crews have been pouring concrete footings weekly since June in the basement of Central Library in Pasadena as part of an earthquake retrofit. The City of Pasadena reports that basement demolition is complete, and crews are now trenching for new footings and building rebar cages.

Voter service and polling centers in Denver are opening in a phased approach starting June 15, offering in-person voting with valid ID, ballot drop boxes, and registration services. Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul Lopez emphasized bipartisan monitoring of 24-hour drop boxes and clarified voting procedures for unaffiliated voters, who receive two party-specific ballots and must submit only one. Key dates include June 22 as the last day to mail ballots and June 30 as Election Day.