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Los Angeles County, CA April 7, 2009 Election
Council Member; City of Glendale Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Apr 29 9:07am

Official Results

Candidates (Vote for 4)
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Ara Najarian 9473 votes 15.5%

  • Occupation: Glendale City Councilman
Laura Friedman Click here for more information about this candidate 9237 votes 15.1%
  • Occupation: Small Business Owner
  • Former Design Review Board Member (3 terms)
  • Founder: Glendale Garden Tour Fundraiser for Cancer Services
  • Board Member: the Society of Architectural Historians
  • 2008 Character & Ethics Award, Glendale Character and Ethics Project
  • 2008 Flame of Hope Award; Glendale Adventist Medical Center
  • 2006 Volunteer Recognition Award; Los Angeles Conservancy
Priorities:
  • Economic development, fiscal responsibility, and efficient city management.
  • Proactively attract businesses related to arts, culture, and the entertainment industry.
  • Make our streets safe for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles.
Frank Quintero 8857 votes 14.5%
  • Occupation: Councilmember/Retired Businessman
Bob Yousefian 7427 votes 12.1%
  • Occupation: Councilmember
Bruce Philpott Click here for more information about this candidate 6996 votes 11.4%
  • Occupation: Retired Police Chief
  • Small Business Owner
  • Special Assistant to City Manager
Priorities:
  • Restoring fiscal solvency while maintaining full city services at reasonable cost.
  • Preserving distinct neighborhoods.
  • Stimulating small business health by rolling back fees and permit costs to 2002 levels.
Chahe Keuroghelian 6836 votes 11.2%
  • Occupation: Small Business Owner
Vartan Gharpetian 3603 votes 5.9%
  • Occupation: Small-Business Owner
Lenore Solis Click here for more information about this candidate 3091 votes 5.0%
  • Occupation: Small Business Owner, Same Location 25 years
  • Glendale Water & Power Commission - President & Secretary (5 years)
  • Glendale Human Relations Coalition - Board Member
  • Glendale Water & Power Street Light Committee Member
  • Glendale Peace Summit Organizing Committee
  • California Senate & Assembly 2003 Women in Business Community Service Award
  • CA Licensed Real Estate Professional
Priorities:
  • Smart Residential & Business Growth
  • Fiduciary Responsibility = Long Term Integrity of our Jewel City
  • Systemize Best Practices - Encourage Critical Analysis
Aram Kazazian 2795 votes 4.6%
  • Occupation: Architect
Michael Teahan 1562 votes 2.6%
  • Occupation: Business Owner
Edward Lafian 780 votes 1.3%
Aramazd Stepanian 556 votes 0.9%

Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
  Official Information

City of Glendale
Candidate Forums

Wednesday March 11
time:
7:00p-9:30p
location: Chevy Chase Country Club, 3067 E. Chevy Chase Dr
charge: None
conducted by: Chevy Chase Estates Association

Thursday March 12
time:
7:00p-9:30p
location: Glendale City Council Chambers
charge: None
conducted by: League of Women Voters

Thursday March 19
time:
6:30p-8:00p
charge: None
conducted by: Larry Zarian Forum, Charter TV Channel 280
call-in number: 818-547-3668

Saturday March 21
time:
5:30p-8:30p
location: Pacific Park Gym, Pacific Av & Riverdale Dr
charge: None
conducted by: South Glendale Partnership

Thursday March 26
time:
6:30p-8:00p
charge: None
conducted by: Larry Zarian Forum, Charter TV Channel 280
call-in number: 818-547-3668

Friday March 27
time:
7:00p-8:30p
location: First Congregational Church, 2001 Canada Blvd.
charge: None
conducted by: Verdugo Woodlands Homeowners Association
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