Councilmember Ara Najarian

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Ara Najarian - Portrait 2020

Occupation: Attorney, started law practice in Glendale (1988)

Current Term of OfficeMarch 2022 - April 2026

Elected: Elected to first term in 2005

Contact: ANajarian@GlendaleCA.gov

City Agencies Headed

  • Past Mayor, 2019-2020 
  • Past Mayor, 2015-2016
  • Past Chair, Glendale Housing Authority 2012-2013
  • Past Mayor, 2010-2011
  • Past Chair, Glendale Redevelopment Agency 2009-2010
  • Past Mayor, 2007-2008
  • Past Chair, Glendale Transportation and Parking Commission

Education

  • Occidental College - Bachelor's Degree in Economics (1982)
  • University of Southern California, J.D. (1985)

Family: Two children

Other Positions Held

  • Past Chair, San Fernando Valley Council of Governments
  • Member, San Fernando Valley Council of Governments
  • Past Chair, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors (2010-2011)
  • Member, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors
  • Member, Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) Board of Directors (2007)

Other Elected Positions

  • Member, Glendale Community College, Board of Trustees (2003-2005)