A Message from the City Manager, Roubik Golanian
Hi Glendale!
As we move forward in 2023, I thought a change to my message’s formatting would be refreshing. See the changes here and read about expedited permitting for electric vehicle charging stations, the LA Art show, and more!
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Upcoming Events
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 Economic Opportunity Grants Deadline is February 23, 2023
Attention small business owners! The Economic Opportunity Grants program offers grants, technical assistance, and other County services to help small/non-profit businesses stabilize and grow. Application for the Phase 1 Grant deadline is 2/23/2023.
GWP Electrical Crews in Your Neighborhood – What You Need to Know
Glendale Water & Power’s electrical crews and their certified contractors are inspecting electrical equipment such as power poles, power lines, electrical vaults, replacing or upgrading power poles, and inspecting power poles for building the new fiber optic broadband network. Click here to learn more about GWP’s certified contractors and electrical crews in your neighborhood.
GWP Electric Bill Discount Programs Available
Glendale Water & Power offers five public benefit programs to provide electric bill discounts to eligible customers. For program guidelines and how to apply, click here for more.
Stay Informed About Outages Through GWP’s Outage Text Alerts. Sign up here.
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 San Fernando Road is one of the primary connectors from industrial/commercial businesses to residential neighborhoods in Southwest Glendale. That's why the City of Glendale is evaluating beautification and multi-modal improvements to San Fernando Road, between Grandview Avenue to Elk Avenue, to address the area's mobility needs.
Want to learn more? Click here. Want to get involved and potentially win a $50 gift card to local eateries in Glendale? Click the survey button! Survey entries are being accepted until Tuesday, February 28.
Do you have leftover candy and flowers from Valentine’s Day? Then show your organics recycling container some love by recycling leftover candy and flowers. Remember to first bag candy, food scraps, and food-soiled paper before placing it in your green cart or bin. Flowers and yard trimmings should be placed loose in your green cart or bin. For more: Recycler's Almanac.
You may know how to dispose of your toxic ex, but do you know how to dispose of hazardous waste?
Common household items like bleach, batteries, needles medications, gas cylinders (propane tanks), insect repellent and paint are hazardous and cannot be placed in the trash. These materials can injure collection workers and harm the environment! Hazardous waste can be dropped off for free at the Environmental Management Center, open every Wednesday and 2nd Saturday of every month.
Click for more information.
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Request a Free Organics Recycling Pail: Separate Food Scraps Easier
Help Glendale reduce methane emissions by recycling organics at home. Use any kitchen container to collect your food scraps and soiled paper. Then place your collected organics in a clear bag, tie the bag, and place it in your green cart or bin. Request a free organics recycling kitchen pail or visit www.GlendaleRecycles.com.
Let's Add Love, and Reduce Waste!
At Work:
Use a reusable coffee cup
Use reusable lunch containers, utensils, and napkins
Print double-sided
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At Home:
Use reusable utensils, towels, straws, and bags
Unsubscribe from junk mail
Reuse gift wrap and gift bags
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When Out:
Take a reusable bag to the store
Buy products with less packaging
Buy products you can recycle
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Sustainable Stewardship Award
Do you know an individual, organization, or business that has contributed to sustainable projects? Want to show your gratitude? Nominate or apply today!
The Office of Sustainability is launching a new award that declares appreciation for an act or service that exemplifies sustainable practices!
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Housing 🏠
We know housing has become an increasing point of concern for Glendale residents. That's why we've put together a list of resources to connect you to housing as fast and efficiently as possible. Click here for more.
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GCC's Promise Plus
The GCC Promise Plus is more than a promise, it’s a plan. In addition to two years free tuition, the GCC Promise Plus offers first-time college students dedicated counselors, priority registration, student events, workshops, and job placement assistance.
The Promise Plus begins fall 2023. Get involved and participate in the GCC summer bridge program to ease the high school to college transition. Learn more.
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The Verdugo Jobs Center is a career center providing our region’s workforce with career counseling, job search assistance, professional development & training, job fairs, workshops, & more free of charge. Interested in public service? Check out Government Jobs.
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This is an official publication of the City of Glendale, distributed by the Public Information Office. For inquiries, please contact City Connection Editor Solene Manoukian at myglendale@glendaleca.gov or (818) 548-4844.
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