Ad-Hoc Citizen Bond Election Committee
Summary
Following a narrow defeat of bond measures, the city council discussed reforming and expanding the citizen bond committee to 21 members, creating subcommittees, and improving voter outreach for a potential 2026 bond election.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential costs associated with public polling, voter education pamphlets, and future bond elections.
Glendale voters and residents who will gain greater insight and participation in capital improvement planning.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Second Amended City Council Workshop — May 26, 2026
The city is considering a bond package exceeding $300 million for parks, libraries, and municipal operations, raising questions about taxpayer impact, debt capacity, and project prioritization.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission — April 13, 2026
City staff presented voter polling and a 10-year capital improvement plan showing that new bond authorization is needed to fund major park projects like the Heroes Park recreation center. The commission voted to recommend moving forward with a bond election to the Citizen Bond Committee.
2nd Amended City Council Workshop — March 24, 2026
Councilmember Tolmachoff requested that public safety projects be included in discussions for a potential 2028 bond election due to funding shortfalls in the current capital improvement plan.
Amended City Council Regular — January 27, 2026
The city created a new citizen committee to evaluate potential bond measures for 2026, gathering feedback from parks, library, and community boards.
Amended City Council Workshop — January 27, 2026
Council reviewed a plan to dissolve and re-establish the Citizen Bond Election Committee, linking its advisory process directly to the Library Advisory Board and Parks and Recreation Commission.
Bond Committee — January 21, 2026
Staff updated the committee on City Council discussions regarding the size and structure of the bond committee, as well as ways to leverage the Library Advisory Board and Parks & Recreation Commission to improve project recommendations.
2nd Amended City Council Workshop — January 13, 2026
Following a narrow defeat of bond measures, the city council discussed reforming and expanding the citizen bond committee to 21 members, creating subcommittees, and improving voter outreach for a potential 2026 bond election.
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