Supports Devine and Brotman

I was recently shopping for a dress for a wedding. I bought the dress and noticed the sales tax was about $22 for a dress that was around $154. I wouldn’t mind if our taxes were being used for things that fit within the scope the recent measure to raise our Glendale taxes. 

However, to read in a recent article that $500,000 of my tax money was used to fund a skating rink in downtown Glendale that only generated $150,000 in profits – (a $350,000 loss) is unbelievable. According to Mayor Ara Najarian, “The City Council allocated $500,000 of our special Measure S funds [for] the enjoyment and improvement of the quality of life.”

There are many other ways to spend money that would contribute to “quality of life” that would be lasting and not melt away after the holiday season is over. 

Local elected officials affect our day-to-day lives by dictating local laws, policies and budgets from safety and maintenance of city streets to property taxes and public safety, and decide how to spend our tax dollars.

Glendale City Council election is coming up on March 3 and there are eight candidates running for three seats. 

Vote to re-elect Paula Devine and new voice Dan Brotman.

Paula Devine, endorsed by congressman Adam Schiff, listens, responds, and was the only city council member to vote against the ice skating rink, which demonstrates common sense. Additionally, the Glendale Environmental Coalition endorsed her because of her understanding of environmental issues and support of a cleaner Grayson Plant.

Dan Brotman, co-founder of the Glendale Environmental Coalition and a professor of economics with over 23 years experience in economics and finance, will provide a thoughtful approach to overseeing our tax dollars and ensure follow-through and implementation of a cleaner Grayson Plant.

Get to know Dan Brotman @ danforglendale.com and Paula Devine @votedevine20202.com, or attend upcoming forums, announced on social media [among other outlets].

It’s your city, your taxes and your vote. Make it count on March 3, 2020.

Roana Thornock

Glendale

  Roana Thornock