City of Glendale, CA
Ted Flanigan has a vast amount of work experience in the energy and environmental sector. Ted currently works as a Podcaster for The NetPositive and serves as the President of the Glendale Water and Power Commission for the City of Glendale, CA. In the past, they have held positions such as President of EcoMotion, Managing Director at The Energy Coalition, Director of Energy Efficiency at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Executive Director at IRT Environment / The Results Center, Energy Program Director at the Rocky Mountain Institute, and Assistant Strategic Planner at the New York Power Authority.
Ted Flanigan attended multiple institutions for their education. Ted obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Planning and Economics from Humboldt State University, graduating in 1981. After that, they pursued a Master of Science degree in the same field from the University of Vermont, which they completed in 1984. Prior to their undergraduate studies, Ted spent a short period at the University of California at San Diego. Ted also attended Oyster Bay High School, where they received mentoring at Nobman's Hardware. Additionally, Ted was the Green Team Captain at East Woods, although the duration of their attendance is unspecified.
City of Glendale, CA
Incorporated in 1906 and boasting a population of over 200,000, the City of Glendale is the sixth safest city of its size in America and fourth safest in California. Covering approximately 30.6 square miles, Glendale is comfortably situated north of Los Angeles with beautiful views of the Verdugo Mountains. Glendale’s charm is in its unique neighborhoods, offering opportunities for both big city dreamers and small town entrepreneurs. Glendale’s strong ecosystem supports both growing and established companies, such as Walt Disney Imagineering, DreamWorks, Service Titan, Dine Brands, LegalZoom, and Public Storage. Glendale’s track record of successful business attraction is due in no small part to its central location giving it access to four major freeways for residents, employees, and customers from around the region. Businesses and residents alike have taken advantage of Glendale's central location, reputation for safety, excellent business environment, outstanding schools, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, and growing restaurant and entertainment options. The City of Glendale prides itself on the quality of service and exceptional customer it provides to the community through precision execution and innovative leadership. Such execution and leadership is made possible by its status as a full-service charter city and the Council-Manager form of government. Five councilmembers are elected at large to serve four- year terms, and each year Council selects one member to serve as Mayor. The City is comprised of 15 departments that include the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Community Development, Community Services & Parks, Finance, Fire, Water & Power, Human Resources, Information Services, Innovation, Performance, and Audit, Library, Arts & Culture, Police, and Public Works.