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Glendale is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. The population in Glendale was estimated to be 226,721 in 2010.[1]
[edit] Website evaluation
- Main article: Evaluation of Arizona city websites
This website was reviewed on January 4, 2012.
[edit] The good
- Contact information and bios are available for individual city council members and the mayor.[2]
- Public meeting information including agendas and minutes is available on the website.[3]
- Budget information is available, including guides for the public to understand and read the budget.[4]
- Audits and comprehensive financial reports are available on the website.[5]
- Contact information is available for the city clerk and city manager as well as other major administrative officials.[6]
- Current permits are available.[7]
- Zoning information is available, including information for how to apply for certain zoning permits.[8]
- A link is provided to full information on the Arizona Open Meetings Law.[9] Resources for making a public records request are also available.[10]
- Comprehensive tax and filing information is available on the website.[11]
- Purchasing information is available. [12]
[edit] The bad
- City contracts are not available on the website.
- Information about membership in a taxpayer-funded lobbying association is not made explicit, though can be found in meeting minutes and press releases from the mayor's office.
[edit] Mayor and Elected Officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Mayor | Elaine M. Scruggs |
| Sahuaro District Councilwoman | Steven Frate |
| Barrel District Councilman | Yvonne J. Knaack |
| Cactus District Councilman | Phil Lieberman |
| Cholla District Councilwoman | Manny Martinez |
| Ocotillo District Councilman | Norma Alvarez |
| Yucca District Councilman | Joyce Clark |
[edit] City Budget
The Glendale City Council intends to take greater control over the city's budget-making in 2012. Consultant Dick Bowers advised council to focus less on annual goals and more on long-term targets.The city is currently $1.1 billion in debt. [13]
[edit] Lobbying
Glendale spent $70,000 on lobbying in 2011. [14]
[edit] Taxpayer-funded lobbying associations
Glendale is a member of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns, a taxpayer-funded lobbying association.[15]
[edit] External Links
[edit] References
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
- ↑ City of Glendale - City Council
- ↑ Public Meeting Dates, Notices, Minutes & Agendas
- ↑ Budget
- ↑ City of Glendale Finance
- ↑ Glendale, AZ - City Officials
- ↑ Building Safety - Online Permits
- ↑ Planning - Zoning
- ↑ Open Meetings Law
- ↑ Online Services
- ↑ Reporting and Filing Questions
- ↑ Purchasing
- ↑ Glendale City Council takes hard look at city spending, AZCentral.com, Jan. 13, 2012
- ↑ Open Secrets, 2011
- ↑ Member of League of Arizona Cities and Towns
