JANUARY 16, 2026

Glendale Mayor

Jerry P. Weiers

623-930-2260

glendalemayor@glendaleaz.com

GLENDALE UNIVERSITY

Glendale residents and business owners are invited to register for Glendale University—a free 10-week program offering an inside look at city government with my office, City Council, City Managers office, and department leaders. Classes run Wednesdays, March 4 – May 6, from 6–9 p.m. at different city facilities. Register today, we have less than 10 spots left.

WHAT WORKS CITIES AWARD

GLENDALE EARNS TOP INTERNATIONAL HONOR FOR EXCEPTIONAL USE OF DATA

Glendale is proud to announce that Results for America has awarded it Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities platinum certification for establishing exceptional data capabilities to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate programs and engage residents. The What Works Cities Certification standard reflects the practices, policies and infrastructure municipalities must have in place to effectively harness data for better decision-making.

I want to congratulate Councilmember Raymond “Ray” Malnar on his appointment by the Glendale City Council as our new Vice Mayor. He is a proven leader with nearly a decade of service on our council. He has a strong commitment to public service and approaches every decision with the best interests of our residents firmly in mind.

Vallarta Grand Opening

Earlier this week we proudly celebrated the grand opening of Vallarta Supermarkets in Glendale. This new location marks Vallarta’s first store in Arizona, joining a successful family of 61 stores in California. Vallarta’s investment brings more than 200 new local jobs to our community, and their early commitment to Glendale is already evident with a $7,500 donation to local causes. We are excited to welcome Vallarta Supermarkets as a new community partner and neighborhood destination.

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Be sure to watch 12News on Monday, as Allison Rodriguez and I talk about the brand new Vallarta Supermarkets in Glendale.

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Pencco Inc. Grand Opening

We officially cut the ribbon at Pencco on Friday morning. With more than 40 years of experience in water treatment, Pencco chose Glendale for its newest production plant—its first and only facility in Arizona. Founded in 1984, this family-owned company is a strong addition to our community, and we look forward to the local jobs and long-term partnership they bring to Glendale.

MLK Day of Service

Throughout his life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for peace, unity, and service. He was committed to creating positive change in his community and so are the many volunteers here in Glendale. The MLK Day of Service is an annual tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. King, and an opportunity to give back by donating vitamin-rich citrus to families in need.

Be a part of the change and help make a difference today!

The Glendale Community Services Department will host two drop-off locations for residents to donate excess citrus harvested from their own properties. All donated citruses will be provided to the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance.

Drop-Off Locations:

Sahuaro Ranch Park
9802 N. 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
Manistee Ranch Park
5127 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
(Parking lot located on 51st Ave., south of Northern Ave.)

Please bring your freshly picked citrus (all varieties welcome) to one of the following locations on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteers will be on-site to accept donations.

For more information, please email Stephanie Fenderson-Gonzales or call

(623) 930-3582.

MLK HOLIDAY HOURS

The city of Glendale offices will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19, but some services will still be offered to residents and visitors.

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CITY COUNCIL

Next City Council Meeting:

January 27, 2025

Workshop: 12:30 p.m.

Voting: 5:30 p.m.

Workshop meetings are telecast live at 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month on Glendale's Channel 11.

Voting meetings are telecast live at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month on Glendale's Channel 11. Repeat broadcasts are telecasted at various times.

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BOARDS & COMMISSION

I would like to thank all of our Boards and Commission volunteers for agreeing to serve. This past Tuesday, I officially swore in close to 40 people at this week’s City Council voting meeting. Thank you for your service to our great city. If you would like to join one of our boards and commissions, please click on the button below.

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CITY SERVICE QUICK LINKS

Bulk Trash Collection

City Billing & Services

Crisis Assistance Programs

Downtown Reinvestment Project

Glendale Recycling Program

Report Non-Emergency Criminal Activity

Pavement Management

Road Closure Updates

Transportation Department

GLENDALE ONE

The GlendaleOne app makes submitting any service request from A to Z as easy as 1-2-3. Requests are automatically routed AND you can receive status updates throughout the process.