Elen Asatryan elected Mayor of Glendale tonight in big win for fairness & equal representation, East Area Progressive Democrats' post on Facebook reads.
“In 2022, she earned most votes ever by a 1st time woman candidate for City Council. Tonight she becomes first Armenian American woman ever to serve as mayor in the fourth largest city in L.A. County and city with highest percentage of immigrant residents, at 50 percent, of any in California.
Thanks to Denise Miller, Ann Levy Ransford, Joan Morris, and all the members of EAPD who spoke up when it mattered to overcome the ugly expressions of anti-LGBTQ hate, misogyny, and spitefulness.
Nothing significant comes easily. This win required teamwork and perseverance. We thank Councilmembers Ardy Kassakhian and outgoing mayor Dan Brotman for doing the right thing.
Tonight’s mayoral succession was not entirely peaceful or smooth, owing to the childish outbursts of Ara Najarian and walkout by Paula Devine. But it was a success, and all residents and stakeholders can be proud that it reflects fairness and inclusion.”
