With neighborhood council elections in the greater Hollywood area fast approaching, the Armenian residents and stakeholders of Hollywood are urged to learn more about the candidates and vote.
“Armenian Americans who are stakeholders should take this opportunity to learn more about the candidates running to represent them.” said Paul Seradarian, Chairman of the ANCA Hollywood. “By casting your vote our community has a voice in selecting neighborhood council members whose advisory role addresses important quality of life issues that affect our lives.”
The East Hollywood Neighborhood Council is divided into 11 districts. Four Armenian-Americans are running for different positions; Sam Kbushyan and Shahan Suzmeyan are running for re-election. They are joined by first time candidates Tereza Yerimyan and Harout Harry Semerdjian. Only 1 candidate will be elected in each district in East Hollywood. Hollywood area residents aged 16 and above can cast their ballots on Sunday, September 16 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Next month, the Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council will be holding their elections. GGPNC is divided into 5 districts and each district will elect 2 representatives. Longtime activist and Armenian-American, Christina Amerian-Khanjian is running for district B. Residents aged 13 and above, can cast their votes on Saturday, October 6 the time and location will be determined later.
The Armenian National Committee of Hollywood advances the social, economic, cultural, and political rights of the area’s Armenian American community and promotes increased Armenian American civic participation at the grassroots and public policy levels.
