Ardy Kassakhian
Ardashes "Ardy" Kassakhian | |
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| Mayor of Glendale City Council | |
| In office April 2022 – April 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Paula Devine |
| Succeeded by | Dan Brotman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | Armenian-American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Glendale, California |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Politician |
Ardashes "Ardy" Kassakhian (Armenian: Արտաշես Քասախյան) is an American-Armenian politician who is a Councilmember and former mayor of Glendale, California.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Biography
Kassakhian was born in Boston, Massachusetts (U.S.).[7] He has been a resident of Glendale since 1986. He graduated from the University of California in Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in History and received his Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University. On 5 April 2022, Kassakhian was selected as the Glendale City’s Mayor, one of the largest cities in Los Angeles County. This was Kassakhian’s first time serving in the role of Mayor.[citation needed]
Political positions
Armenia and Artsakh
In response to the 2022 blockade of the Republic of Artsakh, Kassakhian wrote a letter to Joe Biden, stating “I am extremely disappointed by the administration’s failure to hold Azerbaijan accountable for these flagrant human rights violations, and the continued waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act,” wrote Kassakhian. “In continuing to supply Azerbaijan with U.S. military assistance – amidst verifiable reports of war crimes and egregious human rights abuses – we reward Azerbaijan’s aggression, and risk emboldening and enabling this type of conduct.” [8]
Personal life
He is married to Courtney Relph and has one son.[9]
References
- ↑ "Ardashes 'Ardy' Kassakhian selected as Glendale Mayor". PanARMENIAN.Net. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ↑ "Ardashes 'Ardy' Kassakhian Selected as Glendale Mayor". Asbarez. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ↑ "Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian". glendaleca.gov. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ↑ "Ardashes "Ardy" Kassakhian Selected as Glendale Mayor". glendaleca.gov. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ↑ "New mayor of Glendale is Ardashes Kassakhian". Public Television of Armenia. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ↑ "Ardashes "Ardy" Kassakhian". Organization of the New Motor Vehicle Board. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ↑ "Glendale, California, has Armenian mayor again". News.am. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ↑ "Glendale mayor presses Biden administration to send emergency aid to Artsakh, sanction Azerbaijan". Armenian Weekly. 23 December 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Ardy Kassakhian". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved 7 April 2022.