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. As Mayor of Pasadena, Bogaard appeared frequently in Pasadena's
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). In 2011, Bogaard ran unopposed, receiving 12,202 votes. He has served on the board of directors of the
League of California Cities since 2007, and was elected as president of the board on September 7, 2012. ==Personal life==