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 This publication is brought to you by Mayor Ardy Kassakhian and City Councilmembers Ara Najarian, Paula Devine, Vrej Agajanian, and Daniel Brotman.
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A Message from the City Manager, Roubik Golanian
Election season is in full effect! The Glendale Municipal Elections will take place on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Similar to the 2020 elections, early voting will be available for everyone. Vote Centers will be open from May 28 through June 7, 2022.
This is an excellent opportunity to provide you with some background on the City of Glendale’s government structure.
Glendale has a Council-Manager form of government, which is when an elected city council serves as the city’s primary legislative body and appoints a chief executive officer, or city manager. The city manager oversees day-to-day municipal operations, drafts a budget, and implements and enforces council’s policy and legislative initiatives. This is opposed to the Mayor-Council form of government, where the Mayor serves as the executive, as we see in cities like Los Angeles.
Glendale has five council members elected at large to serve four-year terms. Council members are not elected by district; the five elected members represent all Glendale residents. The Mayor presides at Council meetings and has ceremonial responsibilities and other Council duties.
This election season, the City of Glendale, Community College Board, and the Glendale Unified School Board have multiple seats open:
- Three seats for City Council
- One seat for City Clerk
- One seat for City Treasurer
- Three seats for Community College Board of Trustees, in areas 2, 3, and 4
- Three seats for Glendale Unified School Board, in areas B, C, and D Visit our website for a full list of candidates.
Be sure to register to vote if you haven’t already done so. The deadline to register for this election and have your name appear in the Electronic Pollbook at Vote Centers is May 23, 2022. If you happen to miss this deadline, you may still vote at any Vote Center in Los Angeles County through Conditional Voter Registration. To register to vote, visit RegisterToVote.ca.gov.
If you want to vote by mail, you may request a vote-by-mail ballot from May 3 through May 31, 2022. Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail or in-person at designated drop-off locations. Visit LAVote.net to request a vote-by-mail ballot or to apply online.
If you have questions or want to learn more about Glendale elections, vote-by-mail, or L.A. County’s new modern voting methods, visit GlendaleVotes.org or call (818) 548-4000.
Regardless of who fills these available seats, we are committed to serving you and giving you the best quality of life possible. I look forward to working with the City Council and City staff to continue to provide you with the level of service that makes our Jewel City special.
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. I encourage everyone to exercise their civic duty and take some time out of their day (through an eleven-day period) to vote!
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2022 Memorial Day Ceremony
The City of Glendale invites you to the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30, 2022, at 9:30am. Join us in front of the Veterans Memorial at City Hall (corner of E Isabel St. and E Broadway). Free parking is available in the Civic Parking Structure.
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Students! Apply to join the Sustainability Commission as a Student Commissioner
🌎 Are you passionate about the environment and sustainability?
🌎 Do you want to want to create a more sustainable Glendale?
🌎 Are you free on the first Thursday evening of the month?
Then, apply to join the Sustainability Commission as an Ex Officio Student Officer!
This is your chance to be an active member of Glendale's policy development and legislative process. You would share your experience and expertise on Sustainability issues and policies in the City to help shape the future of our community!
To apply, you need to be a junior or above who lives or studies in Glendale.
Applications are due by Friday, June 17, 2022, by 11:59pm. Additional submission requirements include 2 letters of recommendation and a 250-500 word statement of Interest and Purpose. To submit your application, send it via email to Sustainability@glendaleca.gov.
For more information, visit the Sustainability Commission's website.
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Glendale Dodger Night
Join us for our 9th Annual Glendale Dodger Night on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 7:10 PM as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Philadelphia Phillies! Tickets are $45 and will help benefit the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation!
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The Fiscal Year 2020-21 Street Resurfacing and Sewer Repair Project is complete!
The Project involved the selective removal, reconstruction, and surface grinding of deteriorated pavement and placement of asphalt concrete pavement. It also included the installation of new curb ramps to meet current Federal ADA requirements; removal and planting of new trees; removal and replacement of existing traffic striping and installation of new striping; speed hump installations, and more! Check out project locations and photos here.
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Organics Recycling Frequently Asked Questions
How should I bag leftover food?
Any food scraps (leftover bread, fruit, vegetables, meat, or other organic material) and soiled paper products (pizza boxes, napkins, etc.) should be secured in a clear bag then disposed in your green cart.
What kind of bag should I use?
Any clear plastic bag such as a large sandwich bag or clear shopping bag tied at the top. Any household bag will work as long as it is clear and the contents are visible. Compostable bags are NOT required.
Why is bagging leftover food required?
Bagging leftover food (food scraps and paper products) is required because organics carts are sent to a facility (transfer station) to separate food scraps from the yard trimmings.
Learn more here.
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 Pet of the Month
Meet Leo! Leo was rescued two years ago, at which point his mom was told he was ten years old. According to his DNA test, Leo is part Chihuahua, Shitsu, and a herding dog. After about three months, Leo started showing his real personality. Leo is a natural herder, often herding his mom wherever he wants, like to the treats in the cupboard! Everyone in the neighborhood loves Leo. Make sure to say "hi" to this love bug if you see him on his walks!
Fill out our form to have your furry best friend featured in our newsletter. We can't wait to meet the pets of Glendale!
Glendale Community College Open House
The Vaqs are back! Join us on Saturday, May 14 beginning at 10:30am for GCC’s Community Open House, and see first-hand all that GCC has to offer.
Whether you are searching for a high-quality low-cost college education, job skills training to increase your income, or personal enrichment, GCC is the bridge to your future.
Learn more. All are welcome! We hope to see you soon!
Receive FREE Energy and Water Saving Upgrades
GWP’s Smart Home Upgrade Program is a popular program designed to create energy and water saving options at no cost to you! To schedule an appointment with our certified contractor Richard Heath and Associates (RHA), call 1-800-263-9313. Renters and homeowners qualify! Click here to watch a video and learn more about this program.
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Library Events Calendar
 Glendale Parks is Hiring!
Do you want to be a part of our team? We are looking for Recreation Leaders, Skate Park Attendants, and Facility Attendants to work at our centers and programs for the summer. This is a fun and exciting way to be a part of our team and work for our day camp programs, visitors at our centers, and skaters in the park. We have a job for any interest!
We are actively hiring for summer programs, so apply now!
City Connection Survey
City Connection aims to provide the Glendale community with resources and information on what's happening in the City. Help us curate this experience for you by taking our one-question survey below!
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Bike to Work Day!
Thursday, May 19, 2022, is “Bike to Work Day!” Glendale's Economic Development Department is hosting an event to connect the Glendale community at City Hall (613. E. Broadway) between 7:30am and 9:30am! Stop by to connect and enjoy free giveaways, snacks, and refreshments!
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Save Energy and Earn Money with GWP’s Peak Savings Program
GWP’s Peak Savings Program makes it easy to conserve energy, earn money, and help prevent power shortages in your community.
Once enrolled, your smart thermostat is adjusted automatically to manage your energy use by shifting the temperature only by 3 degrees – helping to reduce demand on the electric grid when a Peak Event is called. On extremely hot days when demand for energy peaks, the program may schedule a Peak Event. Customers are notified of these events 24+ hours in advance by e-mail and have the choice to opt-out of any event. Renters and homeowners qualify!
Start the summer with a bonus, receive $50 for enrolling, and $50 every year on your enrollment anniversary as long as you participate in the Peak Events. Check out GWP's online marketplace to enroll existing smart thermostat or purchase one. Learn more and enroll.
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The Stone Barn Nature Center is Now Open!
The Stone Barn Nature Center is now open! Please stop by during our open hours of operation to tour the center and learn about the history of the Deukmejian Wilderness Park and the Barn. Entry is free!
The Stone Barn was originally built between 1905-1915, by the Le Mesnager family. Throughout the years, it has served as a winery, stables, residence, and now, a nature center. It burned down in the 1933 wildfire, but was rebuilt to the structure you see today.
Visit the nature center to learn about the history of the land by the Dunsmoor family, the winery that Georges Le Mesnager and his family operated, and the acquisition of the park by the City of Glendale.
For more information, please visit our website or call (818) 937-7428.
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Creative Crosswalks — Bye Bye Blasé White
The City of Glendale has completed the installation of “Creative Crosswalks” at three locations. These improvements promote pedestrian safety while cultivating a sense of place and economic development. Bye bye blasé white stripes. Hello artful crosswalks that add an aesthetic to walking! The city used earth-tone colors and avoided using colors or shapes that could be confused with traffic signs, such as yellow, red, and reflective paint, and octagonal shapes.
Check out the Glendale’s Citywide Pedestrian Plan!
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