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Glendale council selects new mayor amid public criticism of process
Summary
Council nominated and voted to elect Councilmember Kasakian as mayor; the meeting featured extended public comment and several council members and residents criticizing last year’s mayor-selection process and a controversial posting on the city election website.
The Glendale City Council moved to elect a new mayor on April 14, 2026 after outgoing Mayor Najarian delivered his final remarks. Councilmember Kasakian was nominated and, following a roll-call, was declared the council’s choice to serve as mayor; the new mayor will be formally installed at the next meeting, the clerk’s office said.
The nomination and vote drew extended statements and public comment. Councilmember Garpetian read a prepared statement criticizing the mayor-selection process, saying the decision over who…
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