Burbank Comes Through

I am impressed by the Burbank City Council's 4-0 vote (David Gordon abstained, citing insufficient time to make a reasonable decision) to open a winter shelter at the armory. The California National Guard notified the County just a few weeks ago that they'd decided to remodel the Glendale armory (the usual host) during the winter months. At the eleventh hour, Burbank defied my expectations, to be honest, and voted last night to approve the armory's use.

The County had said they wouldn't push the issue if Burbank voted it down, even though state law makes armories available as winter shelters and supercedes a city's will. This was the tri-city area's only hope for a winter shelter.

There was a strong turnout of support for the shelter at last night's meeting from the religious community as well as other local service providers, such as BTAC, according to the Leader's coverage.

Hats off to the council and its leadership on this issue, especially to Mayor Marsha Ramos.

The passage of the vote elated Mayor Marsha Ramos, who looked past Friday toward the future of Burbank's homeless services.

"I celebrate this moment," she said. "As a community, we have historically moved mountains. Let's look forward to the future and say, 'What can we do to take our share permanently?'"

Read the Leader's story here.

Glendale Church of Christ Fall Festival

Our annual Fall Festival is fast approaching. If you're in Burbank or Glendale and looking for a fun Halloween activity for the kids and family, don't miss it! Every year, we fill the parking lot on Glenoaks Blvd. with carnival games and our candy-laden Trunk or Treat feature. There will be food, prizes, a costume contest and a whole lot of fun to be had! Gates open at 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 31st at 2021 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91201.


Our church members are busy at work putting together a great night of fun and games. If you haven't signed up to volunteer, talk to Brian or find one of the sign-up sheets on Sunday.