Glendale is a full-service city!

A full-service city is one that is capable of funding and providing a complete array of in-house public services to residents without contracting out with third-party agencies. Glendale owns and operates its own Police, Fire, Parks, Libraries, Sewer Service, Trash Collection, Street Maintenance, and Traffic Management. Glendale residents benefit from the enhanced cross-departmental communication and better overall quality of service.

Glendale city government consist of 14 Departments

City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Community Development, Community Services & Parks, Finance,
Glendale Fire Department, Glendale Water & Power, Human Resources, Information Technology,
Library, Arts & Culture, Management Services, Glendale Police Department, Public Works