Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glendale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in taxes budget with high priority
2026 Resident and Business Survey Results
Water resources and affordable housing top resident priorities; 91% worry about housing costs. Businesses cite traffic congestion as their biggest pain point and want more police engagement.
Water Services Financial Update & FY27 Budget
Staff presented the FY26 financial report and proposed FY27 operating and capital budgets for Water Services, highlighting a $1.4 million reduction in revenue driven by lower water consumption and conservation.
City Finances Update
The city's general fund balance grew to $333 million and the city holds a triple-A credit rating, thanks in part to conservative budgeting. The FY 27 adopted budget is $1.41 billion, with sales tax growth leveling off after big construction years.
Workers' Compensation Trust Fund Financial Health and Insurance Renewal
The board reviewed strong fund balances and approved the upcoming year's excess insurance policy to protect the city against high workers' compensation claims.
Risk Management Trust Fund Revenue, Expenses, and Fund Balance
The fund holds about $22 million — well above the $13 million required confidence level — even after expected losses of roughly $4 million, and the balance is projected to trend down toward target through 2027. Staff also proposed benchmarking liability trends against other Arizona cities.
FY 2024-2025 Annual Financial Audit
The internal audit team rolled out a new digital dashboard that lets committee members and city staff check the status of outstanding audit findings in real time. This replaces the old spreadsheet system and makes it easier to track progress across departments like IT, water, and code compliance.
Landing Fee Regulations and House Bill 2210
The commission discussed proposed changes to airport landing fees and the potential impact of House Bill 2210, which seeks to restrict using ADS-B tracking data for fee collections. Staff proposed expanding landing fees to itinerant Part 91 aircraft while continuing to exempt based aircraft, military, and public safety.