Dennis J. McNamara
Pasadena Unified School District, Board of Education, District No. 7
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Overview
Dennis J. McNamara is a retired finance executive and Chartered Financial Analyst.1 He chairs Pasadena Unified’s Citizens’ Oversight Committee for its $1.4 billion school bond program and has volunteered as a math tutor at Washington Elementary School.2 He proposes making academic progress a mandatory topic at every board meeting and supports a full audit of the central office.1 He wants a budget process that begins with classroom needs.1 He says school closures should come only after a master plan that accounts for enrollment, curriculum, and bond funds.3 He supports coordinated emergency plans with city and county agencies.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $15,650Of this, $12,000 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $3,853
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $50 | Under 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $3,600 | 23% |
| The candidate | $12,000 | 77% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $4,000 in 3 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Endorsements
- Assemblymember John Harabedian4Democratic elected official
- Dr. Yarma Velázquez, Member, Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education (District 7)5Elected official
- Jason Lyon, Pasadena City Councilmember (District 7)4Elected official
- Justin Jones, Pasadena City Councilmember (District 3)6Elected official
- Rick Cole, Pasadena City Councilmember (District 2)5Elected official
- Andy Wilson, former Pasadena City Councilmember (District 7)4Elected official
Sources
- School Consolidation Emerges as Key Divide in Pasadena Unified Board Forum, Colorado Boulevard. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- McNamara Hopes to Win School Board District 7 Seat, Pasadena Now. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Dennis McNamara, Pasadena Unified District 7 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Pasadena Star-News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Campaign: Harabedian Endorses McNamara for PUSD Board Seat in District 7, Pasadena Now. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements | Dennis for PUSD, Dennis McNamara for PUSD. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Neighborhood Groups to Host School Board District 7 Candidate Forum Oct. 6, Altadena Now. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.