I, Alex Balekian MD, a proud son of Glendale, do hereby offer this pledge to my neighbors:

• to focus on public safety by bolstering police presence to crack down on speeding drivers and burglaries, and by minimizing emergency response times

• to ensure efficient and reliable infrastructure, including cheaper electricity and garbage rates

• to combat dense housing developments by resisting government overreach by Sacramento politicians and preserving the quality and characteristics of our neighborhoods

• to root out city corruption by maximizing transparency and resident outreach

• to foster entrepreneurship by decreasing onerous regulations for small businesses