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May 25

1

Beware

Posted by Joyce Clark on May 1, 2025
Posted in City Council Actions • City issue and actions • City of Glendale • Glendale Economic Development • Glendale finances • Glendale zoning issues • VAI Resort • Worker Power Super PAC  | Tagged With: , , , , | No Comments yet, please leave one

Disclaimer: The comments in this blog are my personal opinion and may or may not reflect an adopted position of the city of Glendale and its city council.

It has come to my attention that Worker Power while sending people to knock on doors has been spreading lies about the upcoming May Glendale special election (costing you the taxpayer about $250,000) on Propositions 401 and 402 in an effort to get your vote.

They have become desperate enough to become unethical. The very latest tactic is to tell voters when going door to door that there already is a playground on the 9-acre parcel (subject of the Propositions) and that children are playing there.

This is an outright lie. Nothing could be further from the truth. VAI Resort bought that 9-acre parcel  over a year ago and has nearly completed its administrative building and parking lot. They acknowledge that they are building at their own risk should Worker Power’s latest attempt to stop VAI succeed.

Once again, let me reinforce, as the retired councilmember (24 years of service) for that area which is part of the Yucca district, the Open Space designation on that parcel was intended to be a placeholder until it was developed commercially. It was never intended to become any kind of park. Period.

Worker Power, instigator of this special election:

  • Has cost you the taxpayer to pay about $250,000 for this special election
  • Has told voters many lies about the parcel in question as they go door to door
  • Is trying to bring California-style governance to Glendale

Outside unions want to decide Glendale’s future for us, but we know what’s best for our city. Props 401 & 402 will approve the VAI Resort and ensure local control. Keep decision-making in Glendale, not out-of-state unions. Vote YES on Propositions 401 and 402 to determine our own destiny.

When you get your mail in ballot, please vote YES and guarantee that VAI Resort will be able to finish their development.

VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION 401

VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION 402

© Joyce Clark, 2025   

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Apr 25

22

The two faces of Councilmember Lupe Conchas

Posted by Joyce Clark on April 22, 2025
Posted in City Council Actions • City issue and actions • City of Glendale • Glendale Economic Development • Glendale elected officials • Glendale finances • Glendale zoning issues • VAI Resort • Worker Power Super PAC  | Tagged With: , , , , , | 2 Comments

Disclaimer: The comments in this blog are my personal opinion and may or may not reflect an adopted position of the city of Glendale and its city council.

Councilmember Lupe Conchas, Cactus district, is truly an ambitious politician. He appears to have greater ambitions than being a Glendale councilmember. He seems to have his eye on the State Legislature and then on to a Congressional seat. Glendale is but a way point to build some credibility before he runs for other offices.

He appears to be a true politician, saying whatever benefits him at the moment, in every sense of the word. Case in point. In his January 24, 2025, weekly digital newsletter, he posted this photo with the caption, “I toured the incredible VAI Resort with Councilmember Baldenegro and Councilmember Guzman. It is amazing to see such an impressive project come to life! This will bring tremendous opportunities and excitement to Glendale and our residents.” He is very positive about VAI and publicly recognizes the value of VAI to Glendale.

Yet the City of Glendale published its Publicity Pamphlet regarding the upcoming $250,000 (voter expense) May 2025 special election generated by Worker Power, Conchas writes, “To the residents of Glendale: Please vote no on Proposition 401 (and 402). As one of the newest councilmembers, my vision is for Glendale to be a city that works for everyone. I believe it is my responsibility to listen to residents and learn where and how our governance can improve. Propositions 402 gives us the chance to correct what I see an oversight by the prior council. Corporate interests must be balanced with elected officials’ representation of their constituents. The VAI Resort development has asked for deals, waivers, and exemptions that are good for their business. City Council’s responsibility should be to ensure that the community, the residents, the people of Glendale are not left behind. These deals have not been good ones for the citizens of Glendale. Do you think that allowing VAI to exceed our dark sky ordinance and the flush of water from this resort into our city’s existing sewer system will be good for Glendale residents? I don’t. Thousands of residents signed the petition to put Proposition 402 on the ballot – people who live in Glendale. I want the VAI Resort to succeed, but they MUST make a better effort to address the concerns of our community. Let’s not let VAI Resort have another deal that costs the residents of Glendale. Let’s stay focused on what is best for our community. Join me and VOTE NO ON PROPOSTION 402.”

His position should come as no surprise to anyone. After all, Conchas received financial and manpower support exclusively from the unions, including Worker Power. In his councilmember acceptance speech, he made it very clear that he owed them and would not forget their support.

 Which is it Councilmember Conchas? Do you support VAI Resort or not? How do you reconcile saying, “This will bring tremendous opportunities and excitement to Glendale and our residents” and then turn around and say, “Join me and VOTE NO ON PROPOSTION 402” when VAI has said this action could delay or stop the project?

Your job as a councilmember is to support adopted policies of the city.

Which face is the true face of Lupe Conchas? I suspect it is that of an ambitious politician.

© Joyce Clark, 2025   

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