May 23rd, 2025

If you have any concerns that you'd like to talk with me about, please email me at LBaldenegro@GLENDALEAZ.com, or you can contact me by phone at: (623) 930-2244

Councilmember Baldenegro will be available to meet Ocotillo District residents at 11am prior to City Council meetings at Pizza Old Roma in downtown Glendale.

For those who aren't available to meet during the day, Councilmember Baldenegro will also be available at Don Juan's in downtown Glendale, for Taco Tuesday after City Council Meetings at approximately 6:30pm-7pm (depending on conclusion of City Council Voting Meeting).

If you have any questions, comments, concerns or would just like to speak in person, please stop by.

To watch this week's Councilmember Message, click here!

Next City Council Meeting: May 27th, 2025

Exciting news for Glendale! On May 6, 2025, the city celebrated the grand opening of Legacy Village, a new transitional housing development designed to support families experiencing homelessness. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Mayor Weiers, marked a significant milestone in the community’s ongoing efforts to provide safe and stable housing for those in need.

Located at 6223 N. 60th Avenue, Legacy Village is operated by the nonprofit Family Promise, which has been dedicated to helping families rebuild their lives. This innovative housing project offers quality homes along with wrap-around services to ensure residents receive the support they need to get back on their feet.

“This village will provide families in need with a chance to get their life back on track,” said Mayor Weiers, highlighting the importance of this initiative for Glendale’s future. With homelessness and housing insecurity being pressing issues, Legacy Village stands as a beacon of hope, offering a fresh start to families striving for stability.

The opening of Legacy Village is a testament to the power of community collaboration and the commitment to making Glendale a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you’d like to learn more about this impactful project, click here!

🌍 Expand Your World with Language Resources at the Glendale Library! 📚🎧

Are you ready to dive into a new language, sharpen your skills, or introduce your little ones to bilingual books? The City of Glendale has an incredible collection of resources to support every language learner—whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your fluency!

🚀 Rocket Languages is one of our most exciting digital tools, offering interactive learning in multiple languages! Glendale residents can access it for free. Just sign up with your library card here: Library - Rocket Languages

Beyond digital learning, we’ve got something for everyone:

📖 Books to explore new words and cultures

🎧 Audiobooks on CD for immersive listening

📀 DVDs packed with engaging content

📡 Streaming audio/video to bring learning to life

👶 Bilingual books for children to start their language journey early

Whether you're mastering French, brushing up on Spanish, or exploring Japanese, our libraries have the tools to make learning fun and accessible.

Got questions? Need recommendations? Reach out to Patsy Kavanaugh, Library Operations Supervisor at Velma Teague Library. She’ll be happy to help! (623) 930-3447

🔠✨ Your language-learning adventure starts now. Visit the Glendale Public Library and unlock new possibilities!

🌍 ¡Expande tu mundo con recursos lingüísticos en la Biblioteca de Glendale! 📚🎧

¿Estás listo para sumergirte en un nuevo idioma, mejorar tus habilidades o presentarles a tus niños libros bilingües? La Ciudad de Glendale tiene una increíble colección de recursos para apoyar a cada estudiante de idiomas, ya sea que estés comenzando desde cero o buscando perfeccionar tu fluidez.

🚀 Rocket Languages es una de nuestras herramientas digitales más emocionantes, ¡ofreciendo aprendizaje interactivo en múltiples idiomas! Los residentes de Glendale la pueden acceder de forma gratuita. Solo regístrate con tu tarjeta de biblioteca aquí: Library - Rocket Languages

Más allá del aprendizaje digital, tenemos algo para todos:

📖 Libros para explorar nuevas palabras y culturas

🎧 Audiolibros en CD para una experiencia de escucha inmersiva

📀 DVDs llenos de contenido atractivo

📡 Audio/video en streaming para dar vida al aprendizaje

👶 Libros bilingües para que los niños comiencen su aventura lingüística desde temprano.

Ya sea que estés dominando el francés, mejorando tu español o explorando el japonés, nuestras bibliotecas tienen las herramientas para hacer que el aprendizaje sea divertido y accesible.

¿Tienes preguntas? ¿Necesitas recomendaciones? Comunícate con Patsy Kavanaugh en la Biblioteca Velma Teague. Ella estará encantada de ayudarte. (623) 930-3447

🔠✨ Tu aventura de aprendizaje de idiomas comienza ahora. ¡Visita la Biblioteca Pública de Glendale y desbloquea nuevas posibilidades!

The Glendale Civic Center, nestled in the heart of historic downtown Glendale, Arizona, is a vibrant hub for community events, celebrations, and cultural gatherings. Known for its elegant architecture and beautifully landscaped courtyards, the center offers a versatile space perfect for weddings, corporate events, and festivals. Throughout the year, it plays host to a lively mix of happenings, from the charming Glendale Glitters holiday light show to bustling bridal expos and multicultural showcases.

With both indoor ballrooms and scenic outdoor venues, the Glendale Civic Center adds a splash of sophistication and fun to every event it hosts—making it a favorite go-to spot for locals and visitors alike. Ready to dance, dine, or discover something new? The Civic Center is where it all comes together! For more information on upcoming events, click here!

As temperatures rise in the Valley, extreme heat can pose serious risks to residents, especially those without reliable access to air conditioning. To help keep our community safe, the City of Glendale, in partnership with Phoenix Rescue Mission and Arizona Faith Network, offers heat relief resources for anyone in need of water, a cool place to rest, or additional support during the hottest parts of the day.

Glendale residents who need relief from the heat are encouraged to visit one of our many respite centers, hydration stations, or cooling centers throughout the city. These locations provide access to cold water, air-conditioned spaces, and even nutritious meals. Those with pets are welcome to bring them along. Additionally, through Phoenix Rescue Mission, visitors can receive case management services to help connect them with further assistance.

Glendale is proud to offer:

• 2 respite centers
• 2 hydration stations
• 9 cooling centers

For specific locations and hours, please refer to the map below and watch our video for more information about these services, click here!

For additional details about Phoenix Rescue Mission, click here!

Together, we can help ensure a safe and comfortable summer for everyone in Glendale. Stay cool and take care!

Glendale’s communications team took home two national awards! The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) held its annual Anvil Awards celebration in New York City. These are highly competitive, top PR and communications industry honors that recognize the very best quality work in the country. Team Glendale won the prestigious National Anvil Award of Commendation for Media Relations and the esteemed Anvil Award of Excellence for Best Government Team. We’re proud to see their outstanding creativity and strategy recognized on the national stage!

To watch the video the ceremony, click here!

An experienced city of Glendale leader who has successfully negotiated with other governmental agencies to secure critical funding for transportation needs for residents will be transitioning to a new role. Ryan Lee will represent Glendale as the city’s new Director of Transportation.

Lee, who most recently served as Glendale’s Director of Government Relations, will manage all facets of the city’s transportation department, which includes Glendale’s airport and transit services, as well as its pavement management program. He also will direct the activities and staff involved in traffic signals, road signs and street striping. He will also oversee transportation strategic planning, traffic engineering and our city school education programs. Additionally, Lee will help steer the city in developing recommendations regarding Glendale’s Transportation and Airport master plans, as well as the Transportation Department’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

“Ryan Lee is a proven leader in Glendale and has worked alongside our transportation staff in every area of transit and transportation,” said Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps. “He understands the vital connection between transportation and successful economic development strategies. He is fully prepared to help Glendale deliver on our significant investment in transportation infrastructure and services, which increase our residents’ quality of life and ensure their safety.”

Lee has been involved in Glendale transportation strategies for more than a decade in city, county, state and federal government settings. His knowledge, passion and advocacy skills paved the way for Glendale to receive an infusion of $151 million into the city’s transportation department, as part of the city’s share of arterial funding within the Proposition 479 Regional Transportation Sales Tax. He is skilled and experienced with taking a collaborative approach to working with residents and elected bodies to identify issues and articulate opportunities, as well as provide informative, regular updates on progress toward achieving goals.

“I am excited to join an incredible group of transportation leaders who are widely recognized as top experts in their fields,” Lee said. “The Glendale City Council has made transportation infrastructure and the safety of our residents a top priority, and I am committed to making sure that the Transportation Department accomplishes that.”

Lee earned a master’s degree in public administration from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Northern Arizona University.

Congratulations, Ryan, on your new role!

Glendale Community Center

Located in the heart of downtown Glendale at 5401 W. Ocotillo Drive, the Glendale Community Center is a small, vibrant neighborhood hub offering various free community programs. The center caters to all age groups, including youth, teens, adults, and seniors. Programs encompass educational, recreational, and fitness activities, aiming to enhance community engagement and well-being.

Program Highlights: 

Youth Programs: Activities designed to foster learning and social skills.

Teen Programs: Engaging activities that promote personal development and community involvement.

Adult Programs: Educational and recreational activities tailored to adult interests and fitness.

Senior Programs: Programs focused on social interaction, learning, and physical wellness for seniors.

After School Programs: Free, drop-in Afterschool Program for youth ages 6-14 that provides supervised recreational activities, crafts, games, sports, clubs, homework help, and special events. This is a non-licensed program and will run from August 2024 through May 2025, Monday through Friday. Daily meals from St. Mary's Food Bank will be provided to participants and any other youth in the community. Registration required, for more information click here!

Membership:

Enjoy a FREE Membership at the Glendale Community Center! This membership grants you access to a variety of classes and programs for all age groups, including youth, teens, adults, and seniors. By signing up, you'll receive updates on everything happening at the center, including a monthly calendar of classes and events.

For more information or any questions about the programs, click here please call the Glendale Community Center directly at 623-930-4700.

O'Neil Recreation Center

The O'Neil Recreation Center is conveniently located on 67th Avenue and Missouri and offers a variety of free community programs for all ages. Some programs include Stay & Play hours for young families, Virtual Fitness classes and board & card games for adults/seniors, Afterschool and Teen programs, and more! For more information, click here!

Program Highlights: 

Youth Programs: Activities designed to foster learning and social skills.

Teen Programs: Engaging activities that promote personal development and community involvement.

Adult Programs: Educational and recreational activities tailored to adult interests and fitness.

Senior Programs: Programs focused on social interaction, learning, and physical wellness for seniors.

After School Programs: Free, drop-in Afterschool Program for youth ages 6-14 that provides supervised recreational activities, crafts, games, sports, clubs, homework help, and special events. This is a Non-Licensed program and will run from August 2024 through May 2025, Monday through Friday. Daily meals from St. Mary's Food Bank will be provided to participants and any other youth in the community.

Membership:

Enjoy a FREE Membership at the Glendale Community Center! This membership grants you access to a variety of classes and programs for all age groups, including youth, teens, adults, and seniors. By signing up, you'll receive updates on everything happening at the center, including a monthly calendar of classes and events.

For more information or any questions about the programs, click here or call the O'Neil Community Center directly at (623) 640-0893.

• The Pavement Management Program here is COMPLETE for the current Fiscal Year. City staff is currently and actively pursuing commitments and schedules from our contractors to address the remaining miles in the Ocotillo District for the next fiscal year.

If you have any questions or want further information, please get in touch with the 24/7 Project Hotline at 602-532-6250. A map for 2024-2025 Pavement Management Program is now available on the Pavement Management website.

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