he received 58.94% of the vote.

However, he had yet to be sworn in for the win so his death raises questions about who will fill his seat for the current term — set to end in December 2022 — and the months beyond.

“Like many of you, we remain shocked and saddened at the loss of this giant of an advocate who fought every day to make Pasadena a better, stronger community for everyone,” Gordo said in a statement Friday, hoping to address some recent inquiries relating to the vacant District 3 seat, which covers northwest Pasadena.

Gordo explained in an interview shortly after the memo’s release that he finds it important to recognize the needs of the residents, organizations and local businesses in the district while the community continues to grieve, “as we know Mr. Kennedy would have wanted.”

As a result, the mayor — the only citywide elected official — intends to partner with Kennedy’s longtime District Liaison Susana Porras to ensure assistance is provided to constituents in District 3 and beyond.

“I know that our friend and colleague Council Member Kennedy would want his constituents to know that in the difficult and interim time they continue to have elected representation,” Gordo said.

Meanwhile, the City Council has 75 days to appoint an interim member to serve the remainder of Kennedy’s current term so residents can expect a public discussion to happen within 30 days, according to Gordo.

“This vacancy, as we all know, is very different from ones that occurred previously, in that Council Member Kennedy had been reelected to his seat but not sworn in,” Gordo said. “So some issues in question certainly need to be grappled with, so it makes sense to have a public discussion so that all understand the relevant issues.”

In the meantime, District 3 residents needing assistance can email Porras at sporras@cityof pasadena.net.