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Glendale council to pursue broader bond committee participation and improved voter education; three‑member subcommittee to refine options
Summary
Staff reviewed the bond committee's history and options for expanding membership, ballot language and outreach; council directed a three‑member subcommittee to work with staff and asked staff to present ideas to the bond committee Jan. 21, including exploring expansion to about 21 members and using advisory commissions to assist.
City staff led by Vicky Rios reviewed the bond committee’s origins and recent activities at the Jan. 13 Glendale City Council workshop, summarizing research into other jurisdictions and options for retooling the committee’s role and outreach materials. Staff noted the 2019 ordinance established a broadly framed ad hoc citizen bond election committee, that earlier work had sometimes been educational rather than directive and that state law restricts staff from advocating for or against ballot measures.
Staff also highlighted differences in other cities’ approaches: Chandler used larger committees and colorful…
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