A Message from Councilmember Malnar

May 8, 2020

Dear Sahuaro District Residents,

This week the City Council met in a workshop to discuss the budget. Even though COVID-19 has caused serious economic impacts to our estimated tax revenues, the City is in very good financial shape due to the Council's conservative fiscal policy and its emphasis on economic development over the past four years. 
 
The revenues for the budget year beginning July 1, 2020, are estimated to be $12 million below prior projections. However, due to Council policy to create a fund balance during good economic times, this has made it possible for the Council to maintain service levels during bad economic times. We do not know what the future holds, but Glendale is well prepared financially for this and any future financial slow down. I am optimistic that our economy will bounce back quickly once the COVID-19 situation is past.
 
Take care and stay healthy.  Have a nice weekend and happy Mother's Day!

Sincerely,

Ray Malnar
Vice Mayor
Sahuaro District    

City Notifications
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Pop Up Movies at Westgate!
See What's Playing  This Weekend

Take the family to Westgate to enjoy a movie or two at this weekend's pop-up drive-in event. 

Now Showing May 7th - May 10th: The Greatest Showman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Night at the Museum & The Princess Bride! 

That's not all... Order takeout from a Westgate restaurant (offering window-side service) & you'll receive a refund for your movie ticket. What a deal!

For detailed information, to view show times and to purchase tickets,  click here.
VIRTUAL MOTHERS DAY EVENT 
HONORS MOMS AND DEPLOYED MILITARY
This Weekend - Saturday, May 9th

It is all about showing our Mom how much we love and appreciate her while honoring our deployed military, in Historic Downtown Glendale. The locally owned businesses in the Catlin Court and Old Towne districts have created a unique event designed for social distancing while pampering our Moms and collecting items for care packages for deployed military. The virtual event is Saturday, May 9th, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.*

Enjoy take out at your favorite eateries, call ahead for curbside and porch pick up, and shop online or enjoy private shopping at many of your favorite shops. You can also purchase gift certificates to enjoy shopping and dining soon with your Mom. In addition,  there will be a special Flower Trail experience. Many of the shops and restaurants will be handing out a free flower to Moms (while supplies last).

Historic Downtown Glendale is honored to partner with numerous nonprofit organizations throughout the year. This year's Mother's Day events are in partnership with the Blue Star Moms of the Southwest Valley. The Blue Star Moms send monthly care packages to deployed military personnel. Event attendees are encouraged to bring care package donations to the Arizona Information Center (5836 W. Palmaire Avenue) on event day. A few of the r equested items include lip balm, foot care products, brand name Q-tips, toiletries, beef jerky, canned meats, books, first aid kits , individually wrapped hard candy, crossword/sudoku/puzzle books, packs of gum and disposable razors. All items collected will be packaged and shipped to deployed military throughout the world. For more information about the Blue Star Moms of the Southwest Valley, visit:  www.bluestarmomsoftheswvalley.org . 
  
Start your Mother's Day journey at the Arizona Information Center, located at  5836 W. Palmaire Avenue, to pick up the event activity list and to drop off your Blue Star Moms donations.

The Mother's Day Celebration is presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association and the downtown business community. For more information about the Mother's Day Celebration, call 623.299.2060 or visit www.VisitDowntownGlendale.com.
 
*Special Note: If Arizona's Stay at Home orders are lifted, the Annual Mother's Day event will be held on Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with all the shops and restaurants open for business. You will start your day at the Arizona Information Center to pick up the event activity list, flower trail map and drop off your Blue Star Moms donations.

Watch on Glendale Channel 11 or via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.



DONATE BLOOD ON MAY 20th

City of Glendale Annex Diamond Ballroom
5750 W. Glenn Drive
(next to Civic Center)

Wednesday, May 20th 
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

To make an appointment,  click here

Residents can always access services 24/7 at  GlendaleOne .

For additional assistance, please call 623.930.2000.
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The next City Council Voting Meeting will be  held on Tuesday, May 12th, 5:30 p.m. Council Meetings continue to be closed to the public. The May 12th Council Workshop has been cancelled.

PLEASE NOTE:
City Council Meetings are  closed to the public until further notice. This action follows guidelines from the Federal Government. 

To view the upcoming meeting schedule and agendas as well as the new rules for public participation, 
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Get 70 lbs. of Fresh Produce for a $12 Contribution

The Borderlands P.O.W.W.O.W. program will be in Glendale this weekend!

May 9th, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Glendale/Peoria YMCA
14711 N. 59th Avenue

Every weekend the fresh produce markets take place November through August throughout Arizona. For $12 you can leave with as much as 70 lbs. of produce. Share with your family and friends or a neighbor that may be at risk to shop during this time. 

For more information, visit: 

For more information and to register:   azdhs.gov/testing-blitz
Pavement Management Plan District UPDATE 

  • Streets between Cactus Road and Sweetwater Avenue, between 59th Avenue and 63rd Avenue - Slurry seal application currently taking place.
  • Streets north of Sweetwater Avenue to Willow Avenue, between 59th Drive to 62nd Drive - Slurry seal application to begin May 11th.
  • 61st Avenue, Cactus Road to Sweetwater Avenue - Slurry seal application to begin May 15th.  
Project Info: 602.532.6250
GlendalePavementManagement.com
COVID-19  Resource Links

For daily updates on the City's website,  click here.

To view the City's Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected brochure, 

To view the City's Community Connections page, click here.

To view Governor Ducey's Coronavirus Orders and related information,  click here.  


 
 Office of Vice Mayor Ray Malnar | 623-930-2249 |  rmalnar@glendaleaz.com   |   www.glendaleaz.com/sahuaro/
5850 W. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301