Barrel District Weekly Update 
 COUNCILMEMBER BART TURNER
Glendale's Barrel District
 November 6, 2020
November 10, 2020
Workshop: 12:30 P.M.
Voting Meeting: 5:30 P.M.

View past City Council meetings, agendas and minutes here.
Greetings!
I come to you today with a request. As you may recall, there were four Glendale bond authorization questions on your ballot last Tuesday. The subject of the bond questions were: Parks, Streets, Landfill, and Stormwater. With most of our attention being focused on the outcome of the Presidential race you may not have noticed that none of these four bond requests were approved. 

So, here is my request: Please let me know why you did or didn’t support the bond requests. Don’t worry, there won’t be any repercussions! I just want to better understand what Glendale residents think about these issues. (And, yes, I realize the results won’t be statistically valid. At this point I just want explore the range of opinions.)

As this very contentious election season winds down please consider Democrat Adlai Stevenson's remarks after losing the Presidential election to Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952:

“That which unites us as American citizens is far
greater than that which divides us as political parties.” 

We live in a fine city, in a wonderful state, in an amazing country. Our lives — though not perfect — are indeed blessed. Let us strive sincerely to find the good in others and work diligently to demonstrate the good in ourselves.

Enjoy the weekend!
Bart Turner

(And don't forget -- there is a lot of good COVID-19 information at arizonatogether.org as well as the City's 

There’s nothing better than a day in the park and with cooler weather on the horizon, a stroll through one of Glendale’s many top spots makes for a perfect stress-free mini getaway. In this photoblog, visit five of Glendale’s parks (here) and learn about just a few of the places that you and
your family could soon enjoy!

Arizona List of Things to Do
Socially Distanced or Virtually
Click here to see the list.
*Remember some counties/cities require masks and some do not, so be sure to look at the guidelines before heading out.




Click here to see a wide range of virtual activities that my office has gathered together for you and your family.
City Announcements and Events
Virtual Veteran's Day Celebration
November 11, 2020
Begins at 8 A.M.

The National Anthem and brief remarks with the posting of the US, AZ and POW flags completing the ceremony. 

Join the festivities on
Glendale's Facebook Page, here.

For a list of places offering discounted, even free, meals to active and retired military on
Wednesday, click here.
24th Annual Holiday Open House
Historic Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court
Saturday November, 14
10 A.M. - 8P.M.


Enjoy delicious treats at the wide variety of restaurants and view the dazzling holiday shop window displays throughout the area. Returning this year, follow the ‘Tree Trail’ featuring festive retro-themed trees in front of many of the shops and eateries. Additional activities include make and take crafts, holiday music and ornament-making for the Patriotic Community Tree.

Click here for more information. 
Did You Know?...

You can help guide decisions on your residential trash and recycling collection programs! Take 10 minutes to provide your feedback and make your voice heard by November 16th.
Please click here to get started or call 623-930-2660.
Glendale’s recycling program is one way for residents to help conserve natural resources and extend the life of the landfill by diverting recyclables out of the waste stream. Recycling is the process of collecting materials destined for disposal and reprocessing or remanufacturing them for further use. 
Water Conservation and Sustainable Living Presents:
How to Save Energy & Water at Home Lunch & Learn (Replay)
  • Streets north of Northern Avenue to Royal Palm Road, between 57th Avenue and 59th Avenue – Slurry Seal application to tentatively take place December 2020 pending favorable weather conditions.
  • 53rd Avenue, Northern Avenue to Butler Drive – Slurry Seal application to tentatively take place December 2020 pending favorable weather conditions.
  • Streets between Butler Drive and Barbara Avenue, between 51st Avenue and 53rd Avenue – Slurry Seal application to tentatively take place December 2020 pending favorable weather conditions.
  • Royal Palm Road, 59th Avenue to 63rd Avenue – Slurry Seal application to tentatively take place December 2020 pending favorable weather conditions.

Should you have questions or need information, please contact our 24/7 project hotline at:
602.532.6250 
There are some fun virtual events happening in the month of November with our Glendale Public Libraries.
Click here for this month's events.

Autumn Seed Library
The Seed Library allows adults to "check out" and keep up to three different types of seeds every seven days. Seed packets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and holds are not allowed. Stop by any of our four locations to select the perfect seeds for your garden.
Click here to learn more about the Seed Library and view all ten varieties of autumn seeds we have on offer.
I introduced an idea designed to remind drivers of the importance of driving safely on neighborhood streets. 
They are 18" x 24" signs, red on one side and yellow on the other. 
Let me know if you'd like one for your yard.
Click HERE for your Free sign!

GlendaleOne is available online at www.GlendaleOne.com or via mobile app from the App Store or Google Play. 
Watch the brief video below to learn more.
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