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Alvarez questions mayor's behavior and 'attacks' on various departments

http://www.glendalestar.com/news/art...9bb2963f4.html

Coyotes bid: Canadians and Phoenicians have differing views of sale

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/b...article_search

http://goldwaterinstitute.org/blog/g...ns-raise-taxes

Instead of looking for ways to cut arena operating costs, city officials are considering a 0.8% increase in the sales tax. This would make Glendale the city with the highest sales tax rate in the nation. It would also be enough to cover the $20 million city payment for Coyotes hockey next year.

http://www.glendalestar.com/news/art...a4bcf887a.html

With the announcement by Vice Mayor and Sahuaro District Councilmember Steve Frate that he will not seek reelection, the following candidates answered questions about issues facing the city. Following are their responses.