AZUSA CITY COUNCIL PLACES LOCAL MEASURE Z ON THE BALLOT TO MAINTAIN LOCAL 911, PUBLIC SAFETY AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

At their regular scheduled meeting of November 18, 2019 the Azusa City Council voted unanimously to place  Measure Z , a ¾¢ sales tax, on the March 2020 ballot to maintain City services identified as priorities by the community. “Public safety is a top priority in Azusa,” said Police Chief Mike Bertelsen. “Last year Azusa police officers, local firefighters and paramedics responded to more than 100,000 calls for service, including 15,000 911 calls of which 1,900 were medical emergencies. An additional source of local funding for Azusa could be used to maintain 911 response services so that people get help during an emergency.” Azusa currently receives less than 17¢ on every sales tax dollar generated in the City.

“Additional local funding could be used to maintain City-funded after-school and recreational programs that serve thousands of local youth each year,” said City Manager Sergio Gonzalez.  Read more important information on  Measure Z.

STATE OF THE CITY 2020

Honorable Mayor Joseph Romero Rocha delivered his final State of the City Address on January 28th at the Azusa Auditorium. In a video presentation, City Staff highlighted the City's accomplishments in 2019 and gave a glimpse of what's ahead for the City of Azusa in 2020. According to City Manager Sergio Gonzalez, 2019 has been a significant year of progress for the City. "I'm happy to report that we've made great strides in development, environmental sustainability, infrastructure, community programming and more." Mayor Rocha was elected to the City Council in 1997 and has served as Mayor since 2007. He is not running for re-election in the March 3rd Municipal Election. "It was a privilege to serve as Mayor of this wonderful City," said Mayor Rocha, adding that he loved the job, not for its prestige, but for its potential to make the City that he loves fairer, more tolerant, greener, more prosperous and more just. "In my heart, Azusa will always be the greatest place to live, work, play, and pray." State of the City 2020 Video State of the City 2020 Report

MARCH 3 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

The Azusa Municipal Election will be held on March 3, 2020. Azusa voters will have the opportunity to select Azusa's Mayor and two City Councilmembers as well as vote Yes or No to Measure Z, a ¾¢ sales tax, on the ballot.  Click here for all important election information , candidates statements, voting centers, changes in Los Angeles County ballot format, changes in State voter registration laws, etc. Please feel free to contact Adrian Garcia, Chief Deputy City Clerk, with any questions at 626-812-5271.

REFUSE & RECYCLING INFORMATION

FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS & E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT: FEBRUARY 8, 9 AM - 3 PM Claremont Corporate Yard 1616 Monte Vista Avenue Claremont, CA 91711 Open to LA County residents. Learn more at www.lacsd.org. PRESIDENT'S DAY, FEBRUARY 17: City Hall Closed. Regular Trash Pick-up (holiday does not affect trash pick-up schedule). FOR MISSED TRASH PICK-UP: Call Athens Services at (888) 336-6100.

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