Glendale Council Seat Filled Amid Legal Battle

Glendale is racing to fill a vacant City Council seat before court showdowns over the legality of removing former councilmember Lupe Conchas, who’s suing to reclaim his spot after being ousted over his role on the Salt River Project board — a position that could pay up to $60 per meeting day — despite his claim he never accepted payment. The city plans to post the opening on June 15, review applications by August 11, and appoint a new representative by August 25, regardless of the pending legal battle. Conchas, who attended the council meeting to remind residents of their power, also raised concerns about council stipends and allowances under investigation — suggesting his removal may be tied to his dissent on those payments — while city lawyers argue his acceptance of the SRP position violated the charter, citing state law and the city’s authority to judge member qualifications. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4dbebb5905ff559e