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Glendale touts 2,000 jobs, 20% drop in crime and clean-energy gains in 120th-anniversary address
Summary
In a 120th-anniversary address, an unnamed presenter credited city programs with supporting more than 285 businesses, helping retain over 2,000 jobs, and reported a 20% drop in overall crime; the speech also outlined permit volumes, $30 million in safety funding and energy-saving initiatives.
An unnamed presenter delivered a 120th-anniversary address for the City of Glendale, highlighting economic growth, public-safety figures and expanded clean‑energy programs.
The presenter said the city supported more than 285 businesses this year and helped attract and retain over 2,000 jobs, portraying those results as evidence of a business-friendly environment for innovation and entrepreneurship. “Glendale is a destination,” the speaker said.
On public safety, the address reported a 20% decrease in overall crime and a drop of more than 15% in burglaries; the presenter attributed the changes to “proactive policing and enforcement.” The speaker also said the fire department has been investing in readiness by recruiting new firefighters, expanding training and strengthening regional emergency response systems.
The city’s development services workload was described as robust: the presenter reported more than 6,800 permits issued, nearly 37,800 inspections completed and over 8,800 plan checks finalized this year to support project delivery.
Operational upgrades highlighted in the address included modernizing waste systems and delivering more than 90,000 new carts, securing over $30,000,000 in safety funding and advancing major roadway improvements.
On utilities and conservation, the presenter said Glendale Water and Power programs helped more than 1,500 customers save an estimated 10,000,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity and about 2,000,000 gallons of water each year. The address also noted added clean-energy capacity supporting roughly 5 megawatts of customer-owned solar and the installation of approximately 100 new electric-vehicle charging ports across the community.
The presenter framed these accomplishments as part of Glendale’s community life, emphasizing moments of honoring service and shared values. The address closed by reiterating the city’s identity and aspirations: “A place to live, a place to build, and a place to belong.”
