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Preamble

We, the undersigned citizens of Glendale and La Crescenta, demand that the City Council immediately cease all past, current, and future measures that infringe upon our unalienable rights as guaranteed under Article I, Section 1 of the California Constitution, which states:

“All people are by nature free and independent and have inalienable rights. Among these are enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety, happiness, and privacy.”

We, the People, do not consent to the infringement of our irrevocable, unalienable rights. Public servants derive their limited jurisdiction solely from the consent of the governed. We reject any and all measures and actions, including but not limited to those listed below, that violate our rights, liberties, freedoms, privacy, safety, and well-being.

This applies to all actions and projects within the jurisdiction of the City of Glendale and its governing council, past, present, and future. We reject implied consent or any form of implied agreement to measures that infringe upon our rights. While some receive notices, many of us have not been made aware that we have the right to reject the subject of these notifications. Since we were not properly informed that these actions constitute implied agreement, we hereby revoke any and all implied agreements that were assumed without our explicit and knowledgeable consent.

 
Our Demands

We reject any and all measures and actions, including but not limited to those listed below, that violate our rights, liberties, freedoms, privacy, safety, and well-being:

I. Condensed Housing Projects and Zoning Changes

We do not give you implied consent.

A. Overdevelopment of apartments, hotels, and multi-family units:

1.   The City Council approved condensed housing in downtown Glendale, with full knowledge that it would max out our power grid, only to then burden us with new regulations imposing more condensed living. This was done to justify the construction of a new power plant, placing an unjustified financial burden on us through higher taxes and fees.
2.   Has maxed out the power grid, forcing citizens to fund costly infrastructure expansions, such as new power plants, without our knowledgeable approval.
3.   Causes severe traffic congestion, increased crime, and reduced quality of life for citizens.
4.   Encroaches upon the privacy and safety of single-family neighborhoods by altering zoning regulations to allow condensed housing.
 
II. Homelessness Policies

We do not give you implied consent.

A. While we empathize with those in need, the government’s approach has been irresponsible.

B. The same government that caused the burdening rise in taxes and costs, exacerbating homelessness and displacement, is now the same government overburdening us again to pay for the homelessness problem they created.

C. Burdening citizens with increased taxes to fund housing projects for homeless individuals—without addressing the root causes of homelessness—is a misuse of public resources.

D. $24 Billion dollars of tax-payer money slated for the homelessness crisis is unaccounted for the by the state as a state audit revealed that the state did not consistently track the effectiveness of this substantial expenditure. (ABC News)

 
III. All Current and Future Measures

We do not give you implied consent.

A. We do not consent to any and all measures that infringe upon our constitutional rights, including but not limited to privacy, property rights, and safety.

B. This includes but is not limited to zoning changes, new taxes, environmental mandates, and public surveillance technologies implemented without full public approval.

 
Our Stance

I. We, the People, do not consent to any infringement upon our unalienable rights by the City of Glendale or any public servants acting under its jurisdiction.

II. This includes actions related to:

A. The right to privacy.

B. The right to property.

C. The right to safety and liberty.

III. We reject the notion that the government has the authority to act outside the will of the citizens and demand that all decisions affecting our community be subject to transparent, constitutional processes with full public approval.

 
Our Declaration

Enough is enough. The City of Glendale exists to serve its citizens, not to impose agendas that infringe upon our rights or prioritize special interests over public welfare. The City Council has repeatedly disregarded the will of the People, overridden our rights, and silenced those who dare to question its actions. This is not governance—it is oppression, and it violates the unalienable rights guaranteed under the California Constitution and the U.S. Constitution, as well as public participation protections enshrined in the Brown Act.

The silencing of dissent has reached alarming levels. Recently, a public speaker at a City Council meeting, exercising their First Amendment right to free speech, was forcibly removed by police at the direction of the mayor. The speaker turned their back to the Council to address the camera and the public, calling on the community to assemble and speak up. The mayor claimed this violated "rules of conduct" simply because the speaker did not directly face the Council members. This abuse of power and misuse of law enforcement as a tool of suppression sets a dangerous precedent. Such actions intimidate citizens, undermine free speech, and chill participation in a constitutional process by the People, for the People.

We, the People, will not stand for a government that overrides our will, silences our voices, and disregards our unalienable rights. We reject any governance that relies on implied consent, coercion, or intimidation, as these practices are violations of:

1.   The California Constitution and the Constitution of the United States of America which guarantees our rights to liberty, privacy, and property.
2.   The Brown Act, which ensures transparency and public participation.
3.   Due process protections under California and federal law.

The City Council must recognize that this is a constitutional republic, not a democracy, and as such, its authority comes solely from the People. Public servants derive their power by the People, for the People—not through unilateral decisions or coercion.

 
We Further Demand

1.   Moratorium on Condensed Housing Projects
A moratorium on condensed housing projects and zoning changes until proper public consultation is held and approval obtained with full knowledge of the project’s scope, intentions, and risks to constitutional rights. Full disclosure is mandatory without deviations from the initial scope provided to citizens.

2.   Immediate Accountability for City Council Behavior
Public apologies and corrective measures to address the Council’s pattern of intimidation, silencing dissent, and misuse of police force against public speakers. The removal of the speaker for addressing the camera instead of the Council is a gross abuse of authority and a violation of the principles of free speech and participation in a republic.
Future Council meetings must guarantee fair treatment of all citizens, protection of free speech, and adherence to transparency laws.

3.   An End to Taxation Increases
An immediate end to taxation increases and additional financial burdens imposed without the explicit approval of citizens. Full disclosure is mandatory for any tax proposals, including their long-term consequences and any deviations from initial disclosures.
 
We Declare

Stop treating us as subjects of a corporation. We are law-abiding, free citizens of a constitutional republic, and we will not stand for unconstitutional acts inflicted upon us. The City Council serves at the will of the People—not as an unchecked authority.

The forced removal of a public speaker for addressing the camera and exercising their right to free speech is an abuse of power. It is an example of the dangerous precedent being set by this Council to suppress opposition and intimidate citizens.

We will not allow our rights to be hijacked by public officials who hold office only because we entrusted them to represent us. If this mission is bypassed, we will demand the resignations of any public officials who act outside their constitutional authority or use their power maliciously to silence or harm citizens.

We demand a return to transparent governance that prioritizes the welfare, rights, and freedoms of We the People in accordance with the principles of a constitutional republic.

Penalty of Perjury Clause

Disclaimer

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