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Glendale, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Glendale! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Glendale’s new $1.41 billion budget means for your taxes
  • How a court ruling put Lupe Conchas back on Glendale council
  • What did Glendale find inside its 1985 City Hall time capsule?

Also on today's calendar: Father's Day Show.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 106 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 103, low: 77.
  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 105 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Glendale adopts $1.41 billion budget (glendalestar.com) — Glendale has approved a $1.41 billion budget for fiscal 2026–27 that keeps primary property tax rates steady while trimming overall spending by 3.5%. The plan boosts public safety, infrastructure, and staffing, adds nearly 30 full-time positions, and directs major capital funds to water, streets, and safety projects. Employees also receive cost-of-living and potential merit increases to address rising expenses.
   

2. Lupe Conchas returns to city council (glendalestar.com) — Cactus District residents once again have Jose “Lupe” Conchas Jr. representing them on the Glendale City Council after a Maricopa County Superior Court ruling voided his removal. The court found the council exceeded its authority when it disqualified him over SRP Board per diem payments. Conchas says he’ll focus on affordability, public safety, infrastructure, and transparent, ethical leadership for Glendale.
   

3. Glendale discovers 1985 time capsule during City Hall renovation (azfamily.com) — Glendale just unearthed a 1985 time capsule during City Hall renovations and is now preparing a new one to capture today’s city life. Items range from old phone books and school letters to Arizona Cardinals memorabilia and a Taylor Swift tour memento. Residents are invited to celebrate Saturday evening at Murphy Park with music, activities, and food.
   

4. National Western Center announces new CEO (denvergazette.com) — A new CEO has been named for Denver’s National Western Center, and she brings recent experience from Glendale’s Desert Diamond Arena, formerly Gila River Arena. Kate Girotti’s success boosting revenue there is highlighted as she prepares to lead and program the large Colorado venue campus.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glendale

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday June 20
  • Erik Rivera →
    Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N Sunset Blvd Ste E-206, Glendale
    8:30 pm

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Other local events
    Sunday June 21
  • Father's Day Show →
    Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N Sunset Blvd Ste E-206, Glendale
    6:00 pm
    • Monday June 22
  • Girls & Boys Volleyball
    Apollo High School Glendale, AZ 85302
    7:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please be careful of a scammer who goes by the name of "JAMIE BUTEAU".
    He saw my name on ND saying I am house/pet sitter (which is true). He needed someone to be at his house W. Willow to supervise the handyman who would… (Nextdoor Carmel Park)
  • Absolutely beautiful here in Alpine AZ.
    Got a nice 8.5 mile hike in this morning and now enjoying the rain. (Nextdoor West Plaza Desert Mirage)
  • Banner Health posted a job opening for PRN Room Service Attendant in Glendale. Apply here.
  • Signet Jewelers, Ltd. posted a job opening for Design & Service Center Manager - Signet Jewelers - Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glendale here.

Ok Glendale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Synonym buns (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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