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ANCA-WR ENDORSES CHRISTOPHER HOLDEN FOR STATE ASSEMBLY
Chris Holden
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
GLENDALE-The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region
announced late last week its endorsement of Chris Holden for the 41st
State Assembly District. The decision came after a thorough candidate
selection process, which included several meetings with candidates,
an examination of each candidate's track record with regards to issues
of concern to the Armenian-American community as well as their position
on key issues facing the State of California.
"I have always valued my relationship with the Armenian-American
community in Pasadena. I want to thank the Armenian National Committee
of America for its endorsement, and I look forward to working with
you in the important months and years ahead," stated, current Pasadena
City Councilmember and State Assembly candidate Chris Holden said.
Born July 19, 1960 in Pasadena, California, Christopher Holden is a
former Mayor of Pasadena, California, serving from 1997 to 1999.
Having been a council member since 1989, Holden is also the second
longest-serving member in the history of the Pasadena City Council.
A graduate of Pasadena High School and San Diego University,
Holden's accomplishments include the creation of a living wage
ordinance, charter reform through which the City Council created
the position of elected Mayor and compensation for Councilmembers,
Utility Deregulation, redevelopment of the City's civic center,
and chair of the Charter Reform Task Force for schools.
As the champion of Pasadena's slumlord ordinance and drug-free zones,
Holden has regional interests as well, serving as an officer on
the Burbank Airport Authority. He lives in Pasadena with his wife,
Melanie, his four children: Nicholas, Alexander, Austin, Mariah,
and his stepson, Noah.
"We welcome the ANCA-WR's endorsement of Chris Holden as he is a
viable candidate for Assembly 41st District with extensive public
service experience and proven leadership qualities in the City of
Pasadena. His accomplishments as a City Council member and a former
Mayor give us the confidence that he is capable of representing the
interests of the local communities throughout the 41st District and
the interests of the Armenian community in the State of California. We
encourage our community to support and vote for Chris Holden in the
upcoming June 5th primary elections," stated ANCA-Pasadena Chairwoman
Shoghig Yepremian.
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.
Chris Holden
asbarez
Friday, April 27th, 2012
GLENDALE-The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region
announced late last week its endorsement of Chris Holden for the 41st
State Assembly District. The decision came after a thorough candidate
selection process, which included several meetings with candidates,
an examination of each candidate's track record with regards to issues
of concern to the Armenian-American community as well as their position
on key issues facing the State of California.
"I have always valued my relationship with the Armenian-American
community in Pasadena. I want to thank the Armenian National Committee
of America for its endorsement, and I look forward to working with
you in the important months and years ahead," stated, current Pasadena
City Councilmember and State Assembly candidate Chris Holden said.
Born July 19, 1960 in Pasadena, California, Christopher Holden is a
former Mayor of Pasadena, California, serving from 1997 to 1999.
Having been a council member since 1989, Holden is also the second
longest-serving member in the history of the Pasadena City Council.
A graduate of Pasadena High School and San Diego University,
Holden's accomplishments include the creation of a living wage
ordinance, charter reform through which the City Council created
the position of elected Mayor and compensation for Councilmembers,
Utility Deregulation, redevelopment of the City's civic center,
and chair of the Charter Reform Task Force for schools.
As the champion of Pasadena's slumlord ordinance and drug-free zones,
Holden has regional interests as well, serving as an officer on
the Burbank Airport Authority. He lives in Pasadena with his wife,
Melanie, his four children: Nicholas, Alexander, Austin, Mariah,
and his stepson, Noah.
"We welcome the ANCA-WR's endorsement of Chris Holden as he is a
viable candidate for Assembly 41st District with extensive public
service experience and proven leadership qualities in the City of
Pasadena. His accomplishments as a City Council member and a former
Mayor give us the confidence that he is capable of representing the
interests of the local communities throughout the 41st District and
the interests of the Armenian community in the State of California. We
encourage our community to support and vote for Chris Holden in the
upcoming June 5th primary elections," stated ANCA-Pasadena Chairwoman
Shoghig Yepremian.
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.