Geoff Baum
Pasadena Area Community College District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 1
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Overview
Geoff Baum is an educator and former Pasadena Area Community College District trustee.1 He served 12 years on the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, twice as president.2 As president, he oversaw the 2015 approval of the state's first community college bachelor's degrees.2 His campaign says he wants trades training for fire recovery, free-textbook pathways, plain-English bond summaries before votes, and dual enrollment at every district high school.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $19,224
- Cash on hand
- $26,627
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $579 | 3% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $18,145 | 94% |
| Businesses and other groups | $500 | 3% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $9,500 in 4 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk filings for Geoff Baum for Pcc Board 2026
Endorsements
- Sierra Club4
- Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association4
- Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis4Democratic elected official
- State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond4Elected official
- Assembly Majority Whip Mark González4Democratic elected official
- Former Assembly Speaker John Pérez4Democratic elected official
Sources
- Geoff Baum, Pasadena Area Community College District 1 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Mayor Gordo Endorses Geoff Baum for PCC Board, Pasadena Now. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- ISSUES | Geoffrey Baum For Pasadena City College, Geoff Baum campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements · Geoff Baum for Board of Trustees · 2026, Geoff Baum for PCC Board of Trustees. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- News - Geoff Baum for PCC Board of Trustees, Geoff Baum for PCC Board of Trustees. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Madison Endorses Geoff Baum in PCC Board Race, Pasadena Now. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.