Ardy Kassakhian (Photo – cityofglendale)
The Glendale City Council has selected Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian to serve as the city’s next mayor for the 2026–2027 term, marking his second time in the role.
By News Desk
The decision was made during the council’s meeting on Tuesday, April 14. Kassakhian will officially assume the mayorship at the April 21, 2026 meeting of the City Council, succeeding current Mayor Ara Najarian.
In addition to his local leadership responsibilities, Kassakhian was recently chosen to represent District 42 on the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council. The organization confirmed his election to the regional post on April 1.
Kassakhian, who is married to Courtney Relph and has one child, returns to the mayor’s office at a time when Glendale continues to grow as a major municipality within Los Angeles County. Often referred to as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the county’s fourth-largest city, with a population approaching 200,000 residents.
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