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Vote YES on Ballot Question 2B

The City of Glendale is nearing the end of its 20-year franchise agreement with Xcel Energy. The agreement sets clear requirements and expectations for how Xcel is allowed to use local streets and alleys. Approved by voters in 2007, the current franchise agreement sets a stable, predictable way to deliver power safely, maintain streets, and respond to emergencies. The agreement also ensures Xcel compensates Glendale for use of public property.

Vote YES on ballot issue 2B to approve a new agreement that renews and strengthens Glendale’s requirements of Xcel!

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Upgrade Power Lines

Undergrounding power lines improves safety and reliability, especially during severe weather.

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Strengthen Glendale’s Economy

Improved energy reliability supports local businesses and makes Glendale a great place to live, work and shop.

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Restore Power Faster

Ensures timely restoration of electricity following storms, natural disasters and emergencies.

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INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY

Continued accountability and partnership with the City of Glendale and utility customers.

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Committed to Public Safety

Providing power for street lights and traffic signals.

GLENDALE UTILITY FRANCHISE - BALLOT QUESTION 2B

If passed, 2B will:

  • Require Xcel to put overhead power lines underground.

  • Provide power to Glendale’s streetlights and stoplights.

  • Restore power quickly after outages

  • Require Xcel to compensate Glendale for access to public right-of-way

  • Facilitate emergency planning during extreme weather and wildfires

  • Hold Xcel accountable to high reliability and safety standards

If passed, 2B will NOT:

  • determine utility rates

  • set energy sustainability goals

  • allow voters to choose Glendale’s utility company

  • increase taxes on utility consumers

Here’s how Question 2B will appear on your ballot:

Shall the City of Glendale grant a franchise to Public Service Company of Colorado, doing business as Xcel Energy, for the period January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2047 to provide utility service to the City of Glendale and to its residents; and to provide the right to acquire, purchase, construct, install, locate, maintain, operate, and extend into, within and through the City of Glendale all company facilities reasonably necessary for the generation, production, manufacture, sale, storage, purchase, exchange, transmission, transportation and distribution of utility service within and through the City of Glendale?

YES ___

NO ___