Victor Gordo
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Victor Gordo | |
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| 56th Mayor of Pasadena | |
| Assumed office December 8, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Tornek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1969 (age 56) Zacatecas, Mexico |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kelly Van Dyke |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Pasadena City College (A.A.) Azusa Pacific University (B.A.) University of La Verne College of Law (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Victor Manuel Gordo (born October 1969) is a Mexican-American politician and the current mayor of Pasadena, California.
Gordo was born in Zacatecas, Mexico to a family of six.[1] He moved to Pasadena when he was a child and was a paperboy for Pasadena Star-News from age 9–17.[2] His father was a dishwasher and cook at a local Mexican restaurant. His mother was a seamstress. He attended Pasadena High School where he played football, soccer, and baseball. He obtained his Associate degree at Pasadena City College. He matriculated to get his Bachelor's degree in Finance at Azusa Pacific University and Juris Doctor at University of La Verne College of Law. He was admitted to the California Bar in 2001. Prior to being elected mayor, Gordo was on the Pasadena City Council and represented District 5.[2][3] He also was the longest-serving president of the Rose Bowl Operating Company.[1]