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‘Earthquake Mayor’ Pederson Dies at 90
| Monday, May 11, 2015

GeorgePedersonGeorgePedersonGeorgePedersonFormer Santa Clarita Mayor George Pederson, who guided Santa Clarita through the recovery from the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, died Saturday. He was 90.

Pederson was commander of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Peter J. Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic from 1980-1984 and served one term on the Santa Clarita City council (1992-1996).

“People talk about it all the time, how well this city was run during a catastrophic event,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bob Kellar, who was also a longtime friend of Pederson’s. George played a very important role in that. … He did a remarkable job as a council member and a mayor, but his participation in the community went way beyond that.”

Pederson was named Santa Clarita Valley Man of the Year in 1997 for his various contributions to the Santa Clarita Valley’s development.

Kellar also credited Pederson with participation in numerous community organizations, such as the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and the Chamber of Commerce.

Pederson was born Dec. 4, 1924.

He was also a World War II veteran who served in the Navy.
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  1. Judy Garvin O Judy Garvin O'Neill says:
    Monday, May 11, 2015 at

    Rest in peace Mr. Pederson

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  2. Lisa Townsend Lisa Townsend says:
    Monday, May 11, 2015 at

    RIP George.

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  3. Lisa Townsend Lisa Townsend says:
    Monday, May 11, 2015 at

    RIP George.

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  4. Lucille Lay Pratt Lucille Lay Pratt says:
    Monday, May 11, 2015 at

    Yes RIP GEORGE

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  5. Denny says:
    Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at

    George was the only councilperson (mayor at the time)to ever spend time meeting with representatives of Princess Cruises when we were in discussions with the City to bring the cruise line’s world headquarters from Century City to Santa Clarita. He had a very keen interest in Princess moving to Santa Clarita and participated in a meaningful way during meetings with City staff. RIP George you will be missed.

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  6. Rick Winsman says:
    Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at

    Both Dee and I had many opportunities to work with George over the 20 years we lived in SClarita. His friendship, knowledge and advice were priceless. We both will miss him and his sense of humor…

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  7. DixieLyn Darlin DixieLyn Darlin says:
    Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at

    Rest in peace!

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  8. Gary Condie, CPA says:
    Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at

    A Man among Men. He was always a perfect gentleman.

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  9. Barbara Myler says:
    Monday, May 18, 2015 at

    I had the privilege of working with George as a co-host of a local access TV show featuring the SCV Senior Center. We had SO much fun. They joked that we were the “Regis & Kathy Lee” of SCV. RIP my friend.

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