There’s been some controversy over Pasadena’s relations with China as well as the Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade.

Todd “The Piece” Ruiz has more in the PSN:

PASADENA - Maxine Russell had her son’s body exhumed and brought to La Canada Flintridge to confirm her belief that Chinese authorities had covered up his murder in Guangzhou province two years ago.

On Monday night, Russell was among a number of individuals and organizations, including Amnesty International and Reporters without Borders, calling for Pasadena to scrutinize its relationship with China after it was announced in May a Chinese Olympic float would be included in next year’s Rose Parade.

Read the full article here:

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_6392479

I have a really simple solution to this.  A solution that will appease not only the people who are against this idea but people in the City’s government as well:

Make me the Rose Parade Grand Marshal.

Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard (right). C’mon Bill! 

Seriously.  It would be awesome. 

Why haven’t I thought of this before?

Write to your City Councilperson.

- AP