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 Assembly District Delegation, chaired by Paul Neuman.

“Ardy Kassakhian has the experience and knowledge to hit the ground running from day one. As the elected city clerk of Glendale, he has made local government accessible to thousands, and he will continue to fight for the residents of Glendale, and the values of the Democratic Party,” said Los Angeles Democratic Party Chair Mark Gonzalez. “We are proud that Ardy earned the endorsement of the Democratic Party and encourage everyone to cast one of their three votes for Ardy Kassakhian for Glendale City Council.”

“I am honored to have the support of the Democratic Party in my campaign for Glendale City Council,” said Ardy Kassakhian. “The support of the LACDP is critical as we fight to ensure a more green and sustainable future for our city, protect our neighborhoods and schools from senseless acts of violence, and continue to fight for working class families to preserve our quality of life in Glendale.”

This monumental endorsement comes on the heels of a growing coalition of elected officials, community leaders, activists, labor unions, community organizations, and Democratic clubs, that have all put their trust in Kassakhian to lead Glendale as one of its newest City Councilmembers.

About Ardy Kassakhian

Ardy Kassakhian grew up and attended public schools in Glendale. He was first elected Glendale City Clerk in 2005. As Clerk, he has reduced government waste by introducing environmentally sound practices, made election information easier to access and worked to increase voter participation. Ardy graduated from UCLA and the Executive Program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. He lives with his wife Courtney and their young son in Glendale.

Ardy Kassakhian is running for Glendale City Council. The election will be held on March 3, 2020. To learn more about Ardy Kassakhian, visit his website at www.ArdyKassakhian.com.