Bogaard is a member of the Democratic Party. He was first elected mayor in 1999, and was reelected with an overwhelming majority of the vote (over 85%) in 2003. Bogaard was the first elected mayor of Pasadena since the 1940s and the longest-serving mayor in Pasadena's history.[citation needed] As Mayor of Pasadena, Bogaard appeared frequently in Pasadena' Rose Parade.
In 2007, Bogaard sought reelection for a third term as mayor. His opponent was Aaron Proctor. The election was held on March 6, and Bogaard won easily, getting 11,558 votes (88.7% of the vote).[2]
In 2011, Bogaard ran unopposed, receiving 12,202 votes.[3]
He has served on the board of directors of the League of California Cities since 2007, and was elected as president of the board[4] on September 7, 2012.
Personal life
Bogaard married Claire M. Whalen on January 28, 1961, in San Francisco, California.[citation needed] In 1971, they moved to Pasadena, California.[citation needed] They have four children.[citation needed]
^ ab"Resolution No. 9103"(PDF). Pasadena, California: City of Pasadena (California). March 21, 2011. pp. 1–4. Archived from the original(PDF) on March 19, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2011.