Feb 18
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A citywide grassroots effort empowering Glendale residents to shape priorities ahead of the 2026 local elections.

ANCA Glendale Launches “Our Voices” Community Voice Campaign

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Glendale, CA — The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Glendale Chapter has officially launched “Our Voices,” a Grassroots Citywide Community Voice Campaign designed to elevate the priorities of Glendale residents ahead of the 2026 local elections. From February 18 through March 18, 2026, ANCA Glendale volunteers are engaging residents across the city, knocking on doors, attending community events, connecting digitally, and meeting people where they are, to gather direct input on the issues that matter most. Residents can participate online at: www.VoiceofGlendale.com “This campaign is rooted in a simple principle: the people of Glendale deserve to define the priorities of their city,” said Lucy Petrosian, Chair of ANCA Glendale. “Our Voices ensures that community concerns, from public safety to housing to education, are heard…

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Mar 17
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ANCA GLENDALE WELCOMES NEWLY APPOINTED CITY MANAGER ROUBIK GOLANIAN

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GLENDALE, CA – On March 9th, 2021, Glendale City Council appointed Roubik Golanian as Glendale City Manager during their regular meeting. The Armenian National Committee of America – Glendale Chapter (ANCA Glendale) congratulates Golanian on this new appointment and is looking forward to the impact he will make through this new phase in his public career.    “With his exceptional and years-worth experience working with the City of Glendale, Golanian truly embodies the qualifications and characteristics that our residents were looking for in a candidate,” said ANCA Glendale Chairperson Lucy Petrosian. “We are excited to progress our relationship with Mr. Golanian to enhance our city and communities.”   Over a decade ago, Golanian began his career within the City of Glendale through several public positions,…

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Mar 27
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ANCA GLENDALE URGES COUNCIL TO ENACT A MORATORIUM ON RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS DURING COVID-19 CRISIS

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As we learn that there are four confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the City of Glendale, the Armenian National Committee of America – Glendale Chapter (ANCA Glendale) commits to utilize its resources to serve the needs of the residents of Glendale during this unsettling crisis. The City of Glendale has already taken steps to curb the pandemic, but we believe more must be done. On Monday, March 16th, Glendale City Council convened in a special meeting to discuss the recent outbreak of COVID-19 within the borders of the city. Their first step was to declare a state of emergency, which gives the city access to state and federal funding. Similar to Los Angeles County’s plan of action, food places and bars have been restricted to…

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Jan 20
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ANCA Glendale Announces Endorsements for Glendale City Council

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Following a comprehensive review process, the Armenian National Committee of America – Glendale Chapter (ANCA Glendale) has announced its endorsements for the Glendale City Council for the upcoming municipal elections, endorsing incumbents Vartan Gharpetian and Paula Devine, as well as candidates Ardashes Kassakhian and Leonard Manoukian.  “We believe that Vartan, Paula, Ardy, and Leonard all have proven track records of service and commitment to our core values. Although there are only three open seats, we are confident that Glendale voters will choose the best combination to serve on the upcoming City Council,” said ANCA Glendale Chairperson Lucy Petrosian.  ANCA Glendale announced the endorsement of incumbents Vartan Gharpetian and Paula Devine, noting that both have upheld their commitment to bringing positive change to the quality of…

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Jan 17
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Eight City Council Candidates Present Their Vision For Glendale To A Capacity Audience At Glendale Youth Center

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On January 15th, the Armenian National Committee of America – Glendale Chapter (ANCA Glendale) held their Community Candidate Forum, a moderated public town hall where all eight Glendale City Council candidates participated. With over 200 residents of Glendale in attendance, each candidate provided their insight on issues that residents are concerned about.  Participants included incumbents Paula Devine and Vartan Gharpetian as well as candidates Greg Astorian, Dan Brotman, Ardy Kassakhian and Leonard Manoukian. Candidates Susan Wolfson and William Keshishyan were also invited to participate, although they did not take part in the ANCA Glendale endorsement interview process.      Each candidate was able to introduce themselves and showcase their campaign’s key objectives. All participants had an opportunity to present their views on pressing issues from…

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Jan 10
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ANCA Glendale Announces Endorsements For GUSD School Board

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The Armenian National Committee of America – Glendale Chapter (ANCA Glendale) proudly announces the endorsement of Glendale Unified School District Board of Education incumbent candidates Jennifer Freemon and Nayiri Nahabedian.  “Freemon and Nahabedian have demonstrated devotion to the betterment of all GUSD students as well as the ability to manage the district and foster a high-caliber learning environment,” said ANCA Glendale Chairperson Lucy Petrosian. Freemon is running for re-election in Trustee Area A, where she will be representing over eight schools in the Northern Glendale area. Serving as current GUSD School Board President, Freemon has shown dedication to prioritizing a district budget that will favor educational initiatives that benefit students and raise awareness for mental health wellness that youth may struggle with. ANCA Glendale’s endorsement…

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Jan 08
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ANCA Glendale Announces Endorsements for GCC Board of Trustees

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Following its candidate review process, the Armenian National Committee of America – Glendale Chapter has announced the endorsement of Sevan Benlian and Harry Leon for the Glendale Community College (GCC) Board of Trustees race in the upcoming Glendale Municipal Elections that will be held in early March of 2020. “Both candidates have shown strong dedication in enriching the quality of campus life, where students will have more access to academic prosperity,” said ANCA Glendale Chairperson Lucy Petrosian. Harry Leon is running for an open seat in Trustee Area 1, which is made up of areas in Northern Glendale and neighboring parts of La Crescenta Valley, Montrose, and La Cañada Flintridge. Through his various experiences in leadership roles and community engagement, Leon showcases key attributes of…

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Jan 08
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ANCA Glendale To Host Community Candidate Forum Leading Up to City Council Race

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The Armenian National Committee of America – Glendale Chapter will be hosting “Community Candidate Forum: Get To Know Your Candidates,” which will serve as the concluding phase of its endorsement process for the upcoming Glendale Municipal Elections. The moderated public town hall, which will be held on Wednesday, January 15, will give an opportunity for candidates to lay out their vision to Glendale residents. “The forum aims to give community members insight on City Council candidates and their policy positions,” said ANCA – Glendale Chairperson Lucy Petrosian. “We are looking forward to creating a space where a much-needed dialogue between the people and candidates will take place.” Participating candidates include: Greg Astorian, Dan Brotman, Paula Devine, Vartan Gharpetian, Ardy Kassakhian, and Leonard Manoukian. The forum…

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Dec 05
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ANCA-Glendale Begins Candidate Review Process for Municipal Elections

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The ANCA-Glendale Board of Directors plans to hold meetings with all interested candidates in order to assess their capability and willingness to serve our community. At the conclusion of the interview process, ANCA-Glendale will announce the list of endorsed candidates. “We aim to support candidates who truly reflect the best interest of the city of Glendale,” said ANCA-Glendale Chairperson Lucy Petrosian. “Transparency and accountability are paramount in this process and we look forward to sharing our findings with the community at large.” ANCA Glendale encourages all candidates to send their meeting requests to admin@ancaglendale.org. ANCA Glendale advocates for the social, economic, cultural, and political rights of the city’s Armenian American community and promotes increased civic participation at the grassroots and public policy levels.

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Sep 27
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Graffiti on the wall of the Armenian American Council on Aging building

Asbarez: Armenian Council on Aging Building Vandalized with Racist Graffiti

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Incident Being Treated as a Hate Crime Members of the Armenian American Council of Aging on Thursday discovered anti-Armenian graffiti sprayed on the organization’s building on 407 E Colorado Street in Glendale. The incident apparently took place overnight. “Death to Armenians. Trump say [sic] leave now,” read the graffiti on the building wall. Glendale Police Department told Asbarez that it is classifying the incident as a hate crime. “When we have something that is so blatant we usually classify it as a hate crime,” said Sergeant Dan Suttles, a public information officer at Glendale Police Department. “We are looking into multiple graffiti markings in the area, with similar writing,” explained Suttles. “There have been derogatory writings about every race, sex and religion [in the vicinity]….

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