ANCA-Glendale Announces Endorsements for June 2 City Election
The Armenian National Committee of America Glendale chapter announced its endorsements for the upcoming June 2 city elections following a careful vetting process, which included candidate questionnaires and interviews.
The ANCA-Glendale endorsed candidates running for City Council, Glendale Unified School District Board, Glendale Community College Board, City Clerk and City Treasurer.
For the City Council race, the ANCA-Glendale endorsed its former chair Ronnie Gharibian, Evelina Sarian and former Glendale City Councilmember and Mayor Vrej Aghajanian.
Ronnie Gharibian
Evelina Sarian
Vrej Agajanian“With experience in community advocacy, public safety initiatives, and economic development, Ronnie is committed to building a safer, more affordable, and family-friendly future for generations of Glendale residents to come,” the Glendale ANCA said of Gharibian.
“A former Mayor of Glendale and longtime public servant, Vrej Agajanian is committed to strengthening Glendale through experienced leadership, community engagement, and a continued dedication to the residents of our city,” the ANCA chapter said for Aghajanian.
“With a vision centered on public safety, responsible economic growth, quality of life, and responsive leadership, Evelina is dedicated to ensuring every voice in our community is heard and represented,” explained the Glendale ANCA for Sarian.
In the GUSD Board elections, the Glendale ANCA endorsed former Board member and GUSD president Greg Krikorian (Area B), Shant Kevorkian (Area D) and Debbie Blute (Area C).
Greg Krikorian
Shant Kevorkian
Debbie Blute“A veteran school board leader with over two decades of service, Greg is committed to restoring safety, stability, and focus to our schools,” Krikorian was described by the ANCA Glendale chapter.
“With strong support from Glendale’s educators, Shant brings lived experience, deep respect for educators, and an unwavering belief in our school district’s potential,” the ANCA Glendale said of Kevorkian.
“Debbie is committed to student safety, strong schools, and transparent leadership that puts
families first,” the chapter said about Blute.
The ANCA Glendale chapter also endorsed Dr. Edit Khachatryan (District 2) and Yvette Vartanian Davis (District 4) for the GCC Board of Trustees.
Dr. Edit Khachatryan
Yvette Vartanian Davis“An educator, researcher, and community advocate, Dr. Khachatryan is dedicated to helping GCC reach its full potential as a model for student-centered, forward-thinking education,” said the ANCA Glendale chapter.
“As the incumbent, Yvette brings proven leadership and a continued commitment to serving students and our community,” the chapter said about Davis, who is running for reelection.
The ANCA Glendale also endorsed Dr. Suzie Abajian for City Clerk and David Gevorkyan for City Treasurer.
Dr. Suzie Abajian
David Gevorkyan“As the incumbent, Dr. Abajian has demonstrated the experience, integrity, and continued leadership our community deserves,” the ANCA chapter said about Abajian.
“David brings the experience, integrity, and commitment our community deserves,” the Glendale ANCA said about Gevorkyan.
The Glendale ANCA chapter urged all registered voters to cast their ballots on June 2.
