Voters reject Glendale City Council pay raise in landslide, approve DVUSD funding measures
Glendale City Council members pose for a photo. From left, Barrel District Councilman Bart Turner, Sahuaro District Councilman Ray Malnar, Vice Mayor Joyce Clark of the Yucca District, Mayor Jerry Weiers, Cholla District Councilwoman Lauren Tolmachoff, Ocotillo District Councilman Jamie Aldama and Cactus District Councilman Ian Hugh. /Submitted photo By Mark Carlisle | Daily Independent […]
Read More →Glendale councilman denies he’s involved with PAC pushing pay hike for politicians
By Jen Fifield | Arizona Republic A newly formed political action committee in Glendale is pushing voters to approve salary increases for the city’s elected officials, and a council member who stands to benefit financially from its passage may be involved in the effort. Diane McCarthy, a longtime Glendale resident and former state lawmaker, organized […]
Read More →Will Arrowhead Towne Center be a place to live?
By Tom Scanlon | Glendale Star When news hit that the Sears at Arrowhead Towne Center was closing, some might have thought, “There goes the mall.” Not Kevin Phelps. “Where goes the mall?” thought the Glendale city manager. When he looks at the sprawling Arrowhead parking lot, Phelps sees — potentially, at least — homes, […]
Read More →Infill single family homes proposed in Glendale
Two-Story, Two-Unit Mixed-Use Infill Project At 73-45 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale By Mike Sunnucks | Dealmaker A Canadian developer wants to bring infill single-family housing to Glendale. Genica Group of Companies is proposing the Glendale 10 development at 67th Avenue near Maryland Avenue. The British Columbia company has put forward plans for a 47-home subdivision on […]
Read More →Glendale considers asking voters for more bond authority for capital projects
Glendale is considering holding a bond election in August 2020 to ask voters for authorization to take out more bonds for capital projects, which includes upkeep of parks such as Sahuaro Ranch and its rose garden area, where the peacocks hang out. A popular setting for family photos and weddings. / pixabay By Mark Carlisle […]
Read More →Sgt. Jeff Turney: Rose Law Group Hero
Welfare check turns into road trip for Glendale officer, 94-year-old veteran Sgt. Jeff Turney and Howard Benson /Sgt. Jeff Turney Photo By Ali Vetnar KTAR.com It started when 94-year-old Howard Benson’s son, who lived out of state, called the Glendale Police Department for a welfare check. In the 911 dispatch call, you can hear his […]
Read More →HUD: Half of Glendale facing ‘housing burden’
Glendale Star By Eric Newman | Glendale Star The Glendale City Council discussed its priorities for the funds the city government will receive from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the 2020-21 fiscal year during a council workshop on September 10. Each year, Glendale receives funding from HUD to address housing and […]
Read More →Glendale could expand medical marijuana buffer zones
By Mike Sunnucks | Rose Law Group Reporter The city of Glendale is looking at expanding buffer zones between medical marijuana dispensaries and day care centers, parks, libraries and substance abuse treatment facilities. Glendale’s current ordinance requires medical marijuana dispensaries to be at least 1,320 feet from schools. The West Valley city is looking at […]
Read More →Glendale looks at rezoning former Honeywell site
By Mike Sunnucks | Rose Law Group Reporter Glendale is looking at a developer’s request to rezone an 8-acre, vacant property at Bell Road and 53rd Avenue. The site was previously part of a former Honeywell campus. The developer, 53rd LLC, wants the property at the southwest corner of 53rd and Bell to be rezoned […]
Read More →Zoning change proposed for Camelback Road parcel
Glendale City Hall / File photo By Mike Sunnucks | Rose Law Group Reporter The Glendale Planning Commission will consider rezoning plans for an 11.3-acre property at 83rd Avenue and Camelback Road. Barclay Group wants Glendale to change the zoning on the property from a shopping center designation to general commercial. Barclay wants to develop […]
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