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Mayor Kennedy says Glendale is ‘moving forward with purpose’ in State of the City
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Summary
Mayor Kennedy highlighted 2025 achievements — a new 179‑unit Arden development, Silver Spring Drive reconstruction, public‑safety reaccreditations and strong finances with a projected 42–43% fund balance — and framed infrastructure and managed growth as 2026 priorities.
Mayor Kennedy delivered the State of the City address, saying Glendale ‘‘continues to move forward with purpose, with momentum, and with a clear vision for the future.’’ He credited 2025 with major housing and infrastructure milestones, including the Arden, a 179‑unit residential development on Good Hope Road, and the second and final year of the Silver Spring Drive reconstruction project.
Kennedy said the Silver Spring project will include traffic‑calming measures, reduced speeds and improved bike and pedestrian infrastructure. On public safety, he noted both the Police Department and the North Shore Fire Department achieved reaccreditation, and he described a 14‑month renovation of the police building that will require temporary relocation of PD staff to City Hall.
Turning to finances, Kennedy said the city is ‘‘projecting a fund balance in the range of 42% to 43% at the end of this year, assuming we stay on budget,’’ and credited disciplined budgeting and council oversight. He also recounted the city’s emergency response to an August historic storm that dropped more than 11 inches of rain and praised Public Works for completing curbside debris pickup in less than three weeks.
Kennedy closed by describing the city’s approach as ‘‘intentional about our growth’’ and said Glendale seeks to attract investment while ‘‘maintaining the character and quality of life that makes Glendale a special place to live, work, and raise a family.’’ He thanked staff, businesses and council members for their roles in the city’s work and set infrastructure, business support and prudent finances as continuing priorities for 2026.
The address occupied the opening portion of the council meeting; the council moved next into its annual organizational business.
