9 OUT OF 12 ARMENIANS RUNNING FOR GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL WON ELECTION
07.04.2005 06:40
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The City Council election was held in Glendale
April 5. There was a large number of Armenians among the candidates,
the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) reported. The victory
of Ardashes Kassakhian, elected City Council Secretary, is an important
event for the Armenian community. It should be noted that the election
for the position were last held in 1929. Supported by Glendale ANCA
Kassakhian surpassed 9 candidates and won with a big gap in votes,
collecting 5 714. The following four candidates are elected for the
City Council: Ara Nacharian – 8 362 votes (10,4%), Pap Eusefian –
7 230 (9%), Frank Kuintero – 7 119 (8,8%), Dave Weaver – 6 574
(8,2%). Ronald Boruki is elected treasurer by 12 140 votes. Victor
King (30,2% votes), Armine Hakobian (28,3%), Anita Quinonez-Gabrielian
(26,5%) are elected Glendale College Board members. The College elected
Education Council members are Greg Grigorian (19,9%), Chuck Sambar
(14,5%) and Joilin K. Wackner (14,5%). On the whole, 9 out of the
12 candidates, enjoying Glendale ANCA support won the election.