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Mar 1 2020
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A MESSAGE FROM ARDY KASSAKHIAN ABOUT INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES IN THE MARCH GLENDALE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Many years ago, when I was getting ready for my first campaign, my father – an environmental scientist by training but a lover of literature at heart – shared with me a piece of advice he thought would be useful in the rough-and-tumble political arena.  He handed me a quote from Elbert Hubbard, an American…

Dec 20 2019

GLENDALE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (GTA) ENDORSES ARDY KASSAKHIAN FOR GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

Major endorsement solidifies Kassakhian’s standing as the clear choice for teachers and education leaders   GLENDALE – Glendale Teachers Association (GTA) announced that it has endorsed Ardy Kassakhian’s Glendale City Council campaign. With more than 1,250 members, GTA is Glendale’s local voice for public education, and has led the charge in protecting and promoting the…

Dec 11 2019

ARDY KASSAKHIAN GAINS ENDORSEMENT OF LA COUNTY DEMOCATIC PARTY

Momentum builds as Los Angeles County Democratic Party Delegates back Kassakhian GLENDALE – Ardy Kassakhian earned the endorsement of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party on Tuesday night. In a packed room at the UTLA building in Los Angeles, the entire LACDP body unanimously decided to endorse Kassakhian, based on the recommendation of the 43rd…

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Oct 29 2019

Resolution on Genocide Feels Like Deja Vu All Over Again

Deja Vu is that eerie feeling a person gets when they think that they have lived through the present situation before. As Congress prepares to vote on House Resolution 296, a bill that would essentially reaffirm the U.S.’s position on the Armenian Genocide, I couldn’t help but feel like we have been down this road…

Sep 16 2019

Ardy Kassakhian Announces Campaign for Glendale City Council

This week, longtime Glendale City Clerk Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian announced his campaign for Glendale City Council. Kassakhian, who was elected as City Clerk in 2005, made his announcement through an email to his supporters and friends. The email is available below…

Jan 15 2019

‘Faith, love and community’ are center of conversation at GCC’s 4th annual breakfast

Glendale City Clerk Ardy Kassakhian spoke about Martin Luther King Jr. and the legacy he left…

Dec 19 2018

Glendale City Clerk Strives to Increase Voter Involvement

Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian has played a steady role in Glendale municipal governance and local politics for several decades. He now is in his fourth four-year term as Glendale City Clerk, and the motto on his website, appropriately, is “helping you navigate through city government.” He is the highest vote receiver among elected officials in Glendale.

Mar 23 2018

ANCA Glendale to Host Annual Award And Appreciation Dinner

The ANCA Glendale Woodrow Wilson Public Service Award will be awarded to Glendale City Clerk Ardy Kassakhian for dedicating his career to serving the public and going above and beyond the call of duty to promote democracy and social equality in Glendale. Kassakhian has been a driving force in modernizing the City Clerk’s Office since…

Nov 16 2017

YMCA of Glendale honors 5 at fundraising gala

Five awards were presented to longtime supporters of the YMCA of Glendale during its third annual fundraising gala held earlier this month at Renaissance Banquet Hall in Glendale.

May 23 2017

On the Town: Embellishing a female accessory for charity

Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian ably ran the live auction including a seven-day cruise for two, a week in Mammoth and other chic gifts fit for royalty.

Apr 7 2016

Local officials strive to boost civic engagement

John Bwarie, founder of the City Impact Lab, moderated a panel with Bostic, Glendale city clerk Ardy Kassakhian, Los Angeles Unified District School board member Steve Zimmer, Raquel Beltran from the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at California State University, Los Angeles and Nate Kaplan ’11 of See Political.

Feb 29 2016

Ardy Kassakhian Wins Majority of Caucus Votes at Democratic Convention

Ardy Kassakhian won 55.5% of the votes cast in San Jose over the weekend during the California Democratic Party Convention’s Assembly District 43 Caucus.  Outpacing his nearest opponent by 17 points, Kassakhian emerged as the clear favorite of local Democratic leaders and activists.

May 8 2014

ARS Gala Celebrates Region’s 30th Anniversary

The event program was led by Master of Ceremonies Taleen Hindoyan, an ARS Pasadena “Sosse” Chapter member, and Glendale City Clerk Ardashes (Ardy) Kassakhian.