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Important Traffic Info for Upcoming Cardinals Game - Thursday, Sept. 2
Fans should be aware of increased traffic on Loop 101 and in and around Jobing.com Arena and Westgate City Center. Fans should also prepare to arrive early and know where the designated parking areas are located. For more information, click here. |
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Labor Day Holiday Notice
City of Glendale offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day. For a list of holiday hours and a schedule of services, click here. |
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Glendale Announces Special Council Meeting to Approve Runoff Election
The Glendale City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. to officially approve a runoff election on Nov. 2 in the Barrel and Ocotillo districts. During the primary election on Aug. 24, none of the city council candidates in those districts received 50 percent plus one vote to win the seat. Read more
Primary Election Result Information
Click here to visit the Maricopa County Recorder’s website for up-to-date election results from the Aug. 24, 2010 election.
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Update on Potential Transit Strike - New Deadline Set for Sept. 30
The potential strike over contract negotiations with one of the city of Phoenix transit service operators, Veolia, on its union collective bargaining agreements has been averted for now. Parties are continuing to negotiate with a new deadline of Sept. 30. The city of Glendale will continue to monitor this situation and will inform the public regarding any potential affects to bus service. |
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Important Information for Property Owners:
Updates Made to Policy Relating to Utility Account Holders
The city of Glendale is revising its policy relating to utility account holders, in which an account will be allowed to be opened in a property owner’s name only. This new policy is due to recent legislative action, HB2450, which went into effect on July 29, 2010. The new city policy goes into effect Sept. 7, 2010 and will apply to new utility accounts; existing utility accounts will not be affected until a change in occupancy occurs. Learn more |
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Glendale Hosts International Garbage Truck Competition Sept. 4
Garbage trucks and their drivers will be rolling into the city of Glendale from all over the globe to participate in the International SWANA Road-E-O. The competition takes place at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. Read more |
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Free 101 Training for Home Remodelers to Learn about Building Permits and Rebates - Sept. 15
Homeowners will learn how to save money on home improvement projects by taking advantage of available rebates and following the do’s and don’ts of the permit process in an upcoming free permit 101 class being offered by the city of Glendale. Read more |
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Air Force Selects Luke Air Force Base as Preferred Location
for F-35 Pilot Training Center
Arizona’s local and state government officials, as well as the Arizona congressional delegation, are delighted with today’s decision that the Air Force has selected Luke Air Force Base as the preferred location for the new F-35 Pilot Training Center. Read more (pdf)
 Watch Press Conference | Sen. McCain Remarks | Governor's Remarks
Click here to register and continue to show your support for Luke Air Force Base
and the new F-35 training mission. |
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28th Annual Glendale Fire Parade - Oct. 2, 2010
Take in a favorite Glendale tradition as the 28th Annual Glendale Fire Parade hits Glendale Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 9 a.m. Parade goers will enjoy fire truck displays, food, classic cars and more. Show up at 7 a.m. for the Emergency Services 5K Fitness Challenge in Historic Downtown Glendale. Call 623-581-8596 for details or click here for flyer (pdf) |
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Alarm Ordinance Fact Sheet
For information about the recently passed alarm ordinance, now in effect, please click here. |
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Update on Purchase of NHL Coyotes
The Glendale City Council has unanimously voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from Ice Edge Holdings to purchase the National Hockey League (NHL) Coyotes.
Memorandum of Understanding from Ice Edge Holdings (pdf)
City’s Statement from June 8, 2010 (pdf)
Watch video of meeting online | Summary Minutes (pdf) |
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City of Glendale's Position on Proposed Indian Reservation
On April 7th, 2009, the Glendale City Council adopted a resolution opposing the Tohono O’odham Tribe’s Trust Application with the Department of Interior. Click here to learn more about the legal, financial and social impacts of the Tribe's application and proposed Indian reservation. |
