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Glendale manager praises emergency response at Luke Days and names new economic development director

Glendale City Council workshop · March 24, 2026
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Summary

City Manager recognized city responses at Luke Days (200 medical incidents, 42 hospital transports), announced the Read 250 library challenge, and said Dan Henderson has been selected as Glendale's new director of economic development, joining in May.

At the March 24 workshop the City Manager thanked fire, police, emergency management and transportation staff for their work at the recent Luke Days event, reporting that over two days responders managed 200 medical incidents and 42 hospital transports.

The manager also announced the Glendale libraries' Read 250 challenge, encouraging patrons to read 250 minutes between March and April for a chance at prizes. In addition, the manager said the city has selected Dan Henderson to serve as the new director of economic development; Henderson was described as bringing extensive business development, retention and tourism experience and is expected to join the Glendale team in May.