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.