Alek Bartrosouf

Arts / Culture Life is better when you know your neighbors and spend more time outside. I want to make it easy and natural to do so! That means walkable neighborhoods with convenient access to public parks, plazas, and amenities, as well as more community events in those public spaces to bring us together. Criminal Justice / Public Safety I want to work with residents to tackle common causes for vehicle collisions, and reduce risk to life and property. Economy I want to revamp our permitting process to streamline approvals, and bolster our economic development program to attract and encourage new startups and storefronts in our city. Infrastructure / Transportation City Council finally acquired property in 2025 for a new park in South Glendale, but we need much more. Glendale has generated millions in development fees for parks, but hasn't proportionally dedicated those funds for new parks near dense housing developments in South Glendale. Open and public spaces like parks are critical for families who live in apartments and condos. Infrastructure / Transportation I will advocate for reviewing and updating our Comprehensive Design Guidelines to ensure that new residential and commercial buildings are in-character with the historic architecture of our city. We can look to our neighboring city, Pasadena, for good examples of development that honors the city context, character, and function. Environment / Energy In the absence of any national strategy to tackle climate change, the City of Glendale must be prepared for warmer and more extreme weather. This includes providing shade, shade, and more shade so that our sidewalks and public spaces stay cool. It includes public EV chargers for renters or homeowners who cannot afford to upgrade their electrical system at home but want to make the switch to an electric vehicle. Housing I am committed to bringing Glendale communities together to resolve zoning and development in the best possible ways while understanding Glendale's role in meeting regional housing needs. Criminal Justice / Public Safety I will build on the city's Safe Routes to School Programs and find solutions for safer intersections near schools. Infrastructure / Transportation We owe it to those in our city who aren't drivers–whether due to age, disability, socioeconomic status, or preference–to make it safe and easy to get around Glendale. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Glendale has a responsibility to take measures that minimize fire and flood hazards in our vulnerable neighborhoods, which is why the recently adopted Climate Adaptation and Action Plan is so important. Education Glendale has many youth programs through our Community Services and Parks, Glendale Youth Alliance, as well as Associated Student Bodies (ASBs) on campuses. I think we can do even more to engage our young people. The policies we enact today will shape the lives of the next generation. Environment / Energy We need to invest in generating clean energy locally to ensure a reliable electrical grid while reducing our reliance on vulnerable transmission lines and air-polluting fossil fuels. Social Services I support programs that increase financial assistance to help moderate and low-income residents. Housing I believe we need to build more entry-level housing for sale: townhomes and condos that appeal to younger generations looking to start a family or build equity. The lack of newer for-sale housing units is the "missing middle" in Glendale. Entry-level homes should be in areas with easy access to jobs, transit, cultural resources, and daily amenities. Housing I support more affordable and desirable rental units. The existing demand is straining supply and creating a squeeze in the housing market. Infrastructure / Transportation If we can make more safe, affordable, and high-quality transportation options available, our residents will have choices in how they get around town.