Hi!



I’m Aaron Proctor. At the age of 25, I ran for Mayor of Pasadena, California in 2007 and was the only opponent against Incumbent Mayor (and current Mayor), Bill Bogaard. I received 11% of the vote. I’m 26 years old now and I run this blog. It’s a sometimes acerbic, sometimes serious, always hilarious, profanity laced (I love the 1st Amendment) look at The Pasadena Way.

I also write a column in the Pasadena Weekly called “5 Questions“, based on the Aaron Proctor Interview Series. However, let it be known that this blog is in no way affiliated with the Pasadena Weekly or its parent company, Southland Publishing.
I used to be a disillusioned Democrat Goth kid who wore make-up, dressed like an extra from Blade Runner, and supported rent control.

Now, I look presentable and appropriate, no longer support rent control, and am a Republican.

Wikipedia has an article about me. You can read that here.

I’m a Republican because…

I BELIEVE the strength of Pasadena and of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.

I BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.

I BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.

I BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations, and that the best government is that which governs least.

I BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.

I BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.

I BELIEVE in America’s value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.

FINALLY, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.

Pics

February 2007: Former PUSD Board Member Bill Bibbiani and I

February 2007: Campaign Strategist Michael B & Yours Truly

11% of the vote, 111% Pure Awesomeness

Summer 2006: Keepin’ it gangster (Brea, CA)

Summer 2006: Guardian of Southern California (Seal Beach, CA)

December 7, 2006: Appearance with Andre Coleman on KPAS

March 2007: Looking dandy

Campaign 2007: TV appearance with Denise Ames

February 2007: Above Pasadena, CA

Campaign 2007: USC Documentary

February 2007: Pre-debate with Mayor Bogaard

December 30, 2006: Me with pro-wrestler “Big Nasty” Eric Watts.