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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…

Ardy in the News

Apr 29 2014

‘Queen of Katwe’ visits Clark Magnet

“Why is it significant that we’re here at Clark?” said City Clerk Ardy Kassakhian during the school assembly. “Obviously, Glendale has a large community of chess enthusiasts.

Aug 22 2012

Kassakhian Selected to Serve as Delegate to Sub-Saharan Africa

The American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) has invited City Clerk Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian to participate in an international exchange program to South Africa and Namibia this September.

Apr 20 2012

Kassakhian To Lead April 25th Congressional Armenian Genocide Observance

As Master of Ceremonies, Kassakhian will welcome Armenian Americans and anti-genocide advocates from across the United States, and introduce Senators and Representatives participating in the program to mark this solemn occasion and reaffirm the commitment of the American people to a truthful and just resolution of this crime.

Oct 20 2011

Kassakhian to Speak at ‘ANC Grassroots’ Workshop

The Armenian National Committee – Western Region announced that Glendale City Clerk Ardashes Kassakhian will serve as a panelist in “Grassroots: Empower and Lead,” a workshop on activism through politics.

Aug 9 2011

Kassakhian to Speak on Challenges Facing Community in Glendal

At a young age, Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian was already at the forefront of many grassroots battles from being a leading voice for voters’ rights and civic responsibility in his hometown of Glendale, California to fighting for Genocide recognition in Washington, D.C. and beyond.

Jul 1 2005

Los Angeles County’s Democratic Party Recognizes Ardashes Kassakhian Democrat of the Year

Kassakhian received the Frank and Eleanor Roosevelt Award along with acknowledgmen’s and recognitions from federal–state–and local officials for his work in registering and educating Armenian-American voters as well as for fighting for official US reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide.

Apr 6 2005

Clerk Candidate ‘Ardy’ Kassakhian Triumphs in Historic Election

Not one to accept a political hand-me-down position–Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian became the first clerk since 1929–to reach the office by election–on Tuesday–not appointment.