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    RAMANI AND GATTO SEEK ANCA-WR ENDORSEMENT

    Asbarez
    Thursday, May 13th, 2010
    GLENDALE

    CA-As the June 8th runoff Special Election for the 43rd Assembly
    District approaches, candidates Sunder Ramani (Republican) and
    Mike Gatto Democrat) met with the Armenian National Committee of
    America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) to request the organization's
    endorsement.

    "We had cordial and candid discussions with both candidates about
    general and specific issues of concern to the Armenian National
    Committee of America and residents of the 43rd Assembly District,"
    stated ANCA-WR representative Stepan Boyajian.

    Local ANCA representatives with Ramani (center) Both meetings took
    place with local ANCA representatives from Glendale, Hollywood, North
    Hollywood, Burbank and Crescenta Valley regions. Ramani discussed
    his agenda for the State and the 43rd district, which included
    concerns about overregulation, unemployment and education. He also
    discussed a similar background with Armenians, having come from an
    immigrant family, and having been a small business owner for most
    of his life. Ramani stressed his familiarity with the community,
    having lived and worked in the 43rd Assembly District for many years.

    "It was a pleasure to meet with Mr. Ramani and discuss issues of
    concern to the 43rd Assembly District," stated Leonard Manoukian,
    Co-Chair of the ANCA Glendale Chapter. "The fact that Mr. Ramani has
    worked in this community for 20 plus years, is a small businessman, and
    a first generation immigrant should afford him an acute understanding
    of the needs of this district in general and the Armenian community
    in particular."

    Gatto, accompanied by California State Assembly Member Kevin de Leon
    (D-45), also met with members of the local ANCA leadership. Gatto
    stated that he wants to be a strong voice in Sacramento on issues
    of concern to the Armenian community. He has been meeting with
    Armenian-American residents and business owners to hear their views
    and concerns.

    Gatto pointed to his experience as the District Director for
    Congressman Brad Sherman, one of the leading proponents on issues
    relating to the Armenian Genocide and Armenia.

    Local ANCA representatives with Gatto (center), joined by Assembly
    Member de Leon (second from right) "Mr. Gatto was genuinely interested
    in developing better relations with the Armenian community and working
    closely with the community on finding solutions to issues affecting
    businesses, seniors, families, and recent immigrants," remarked
    Romina Der Bedrossian, a representative from the ANCA Crescenta
    Valley Chapter.

    The candidates stressed the high value in receiving support from
    Armenian American constituents and expressed interest in collaborating
    on a number of issues that affect the district.

    The candidates have agreed to participate in a Candidates Forum
    Town Hall to be televised on Horizon TV and other local Armenian
    Cable channels. The date and time of the Candidates Forum has not
    been finalized.

    The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region is the
    largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots advocacy
    organization in the Western United States. Working in coordination
    with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the
    Western United States and affiliated organizations around the country,
    the ANCA-WR advances the concerns of the Armenian American community
    on a broad range of issues.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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