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City clerk disputes characterization of time-off totals after public-records complaint; council requests staff review

Glendale City Council · May 6, 2026
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Summary

A public commenter cited a Public Records Act response showing multiple full-day absences attributed to the elected city clerk across several years; the clerk denied the allegations and the council asked the city attorney and manager to prepare additional context before considering formal action.

A member of the public told the Glendale City Council on May 5 that a Public Records Act response appeared to show dozens of full‑day absences by the elected city clerk across recent years, prompting a contested exchange during public comment and a request by council members for a staff review.

Susan Wolfson said a requester was provided a list of dates with numbers but without explanatory source documents and alleged the…

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