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Victor Manuel Gordo (born October 1969) is a Mexican-American politician and the current mayor of Pasadena, California.

Victor Gordo
56th mayor of Pasadena
Incumbent
Assumed office December 8, 2020
Preceded by	Terry Tornek
Personal details
Born	October 1969 Zacatecas, Mexico
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse	Kelly Van Dyke
Alma mater	Pasadena City College (A.A.) Azusa Pacific University (B.A.) University of La Verne College of Law (J.D.)
Profession	Attorney

Early life and career

Gordo was born in Zacatecas,Mexico to a family of six. He moved to Pasadena when he was a child and was a paperboy for Pasadena Star-News from age 9–17. 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. He also was the longest-serving president of the Rose Bowl Operating Company.

Mayoralty

Gordo is a member of the Democratic Party. In the March 3rd, 2020 Primary Nominating election, he received 46.52% of the vote, against the incumbent Terry Tornek who received 41.57% of the vote. He was elected mayor after the runoff on November 3, taking office December 8. He is Pasadena's first Hispanic mayor. He was re-elected in 2024 after beating challenger Allen Shay.

As Mayor of Pasadena, Gordo appears in Pasadena's annual New Year's Rose Parade.

Personal life

Gordo is married to Kelly Van Dyke, a school teacher. They live in the Madison Heights section of Pasadena and have two adult children.

References

1. "Meet Victor | Victor Gordo for Pasadena Mayor". Victor Gordo 4 Mayor. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
2. "About City Mayor Victor M. Gordo - Office of the Mayor & City Council". Retrieved 2025-01-04.

Sources

• Mayors of Pasadena, California
• 1969 births
• Living people