Ara Najarian
| Ara Najarian | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Glendale, California | |
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Assumed office April 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Zareh Sinanyan |
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In office April 2011 – April 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Quintero |
| Succeeded by | Laura Friedman |
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In office April 2007 – April 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Weaver |
| Succeeded by | John Drayman |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American-Armenian |
| Residence | Glendale |
| Alma mater | Occidental College, University of Southern California School of Law |
| Religion | Armenian Apostolic Church |
Ara Najarian is the current mayor of Glendale, California.
Current and Past Public Offices, Agencies
Current city council member of Glendale, California (April, 2005 - Current) Member Board of Directors Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (2006 - present) Chairman Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency (2009-2010) Member Board of Directors, Southern California Regional Railroad Authority (Metrolink) (2006-present) Past Mayor, Glendale, California (2015-2016,2010-2011, 2007-2008) Past Chair, Glendale Housing Authority Past Chair, Glendale Redevelopment Agency Chairman San Fernando Valley Council of Governments Member Glendale Community College Board of Trustees, (2003-2005) Past Chair, Glendale Transportation and Parking Commission
Education
Occidental College - Bachelor's Degree in Economics (1982) University of Southern California, J.D. (1985)
Appointments
Vice Chair of the San Fernando Council of Governments Member, Metropolitan Transit Authority Board of Directors (May 2006) Member, Southern California Regional Rail Authority Board of Directors (January 2007)
Other Elected Positions
Member, Glendale Community College, Board of Trustees (2003-2005) Community Activities