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City manager reports heavy Luke Days response, library reading challenge and new economic director
Summary
City manager reported roughly 200 medical incidents and 42 hospital transports during Luke Days, announced a 'Read 250' library challenge for America's 250th and that Dan Henderson was selected as the new director of economic development.
In the city manager report on March 24, the city manager thanked fire, police, emergency management and transportation staff for their response to the Luke Days event, saying crews handled roughly 200 medical incidents and 42 hospital transports over two days. The manager said the city committed significant staff to support the event during record heat and a crowd exceeding 100,000.
The city manager also announced the Glendale Library’s "Read 250" challenge, inviting patrons to read 250 minutes between March and April for a chance to win prizes tied to the city's 250th birthday celebration. Finally, the manager announced that Dan Henderson was selected as Glendale’s new director of economic development; staff said Henderson brings local business development and tourism experience and would join the Glendale team that day.
The council did not take action on these items; the manager's report was filed for the record.
