Phlunté Riddle

Even though you attended Blair and I attended John Muir, we often times found ourselves in the same areas. I remember when you ran and won the election as the youngest NAACP President. My father-in-law, Ralph Riddle, was so proud of you and purposed to mentor you throughout your tenure.

pleasure of breaking bread with you on numerous occasions to discuss plans for the future of Pasadena.

I already miss your morning text messages of scriptures, job notifications for community e-blast, police activities, and invitations. You kept me in the loop on so many items and never hesitated to call me for my input on police or legislative matters. Boy, I will miss our lively conversations.

I was very pleased to be a part of your team when you decided to run for City Council. We talked almost daily about so many issues facing the community – including how the City had failed to reconcile with the African American community over the forced moves of our community, houses seized for the 210 freeway, and gentrification. I had the

Over the years since your first election, I had the opportunity to watch you advocate for your district and the community as a whole. Thank you for always hearing me out, even when I was quite vocal in my opinion. I’m laughing as I think about your response to one of our conversations in March 2022, when I was very heated. After you listened, your response was “I hope you call the other councilmembers and give them a piece of your mind.” Well John, I did just that!

I miss you, my brother. Rest well, good and faithful servant.