Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region
104 North Belmont Street, Suite 200
Glendale, California 91206
Tel: (818) 500-1918
PRESS RELEASE
May 20, 2010
Contact: Tamar Baboujian
Tel: (818) 500-1918
CA 43RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CANDIDATE RAMANI DISCUSSES COMMUNITY CONCERNS AT
ANCA-WR TELE-TOWN HALL; GATTO SET TO SPEAK MAY 27TH
HOLLYWOOD, CA—Sunder Ramani, candidate for the California 43rd Assembly
District runoff Special Election, participated in a live televised Town Hall
on Sunday May 16th, hosted by the Armenian National Committee of America –
Western Region (ANCA-WR).
The one-hour town hall forum featured the Republican candidate discussing
issues that affect the Armenian American community within the 43rd Assembly
District. Ramani offered his views on several topics ranging from the
State’s ongoing budget crisis and safety net programs, public education, and
the economy. He answered live questions from the audience pertaining to
these topics as well as specific issues important to the Armenian American
community.
"I will continue all that’s been done by the former governors and
legislators in CA and Sacramento in continuing to honor and recognize the
Armenian Genocide," stated Ramani, as he spoke on the issue of reparations
for the Armenian Genocide. "The reparations are owed to people, as has been
done in other parts of history, and the Armenian American community is no
different."
Ramani’s remarks can be watched, in full, on the ANCA website:
releases.php?prid=1886
The ANCA-WR will be hosting its second televised Town Hall with 43rd
Assembly District candidate Democratic candidate Mike Gatto on Thursday, May
27th at 10pm. This Town Hall will provide Gatto the opportunity to address
his views regarding State issues, as well as issues of concern to the
Armenian American community. The ANCA-WR encourages the community to watch
this important Town Hall to become better educated about the candidate.
The Town Hall will be aired on Horizon TV, Charter Digital Channel 285 in
Glendale, Burbank and La Crescenta. It will also stream online on the ANCA
website – and on the Horizon Armenian Television website –
The 43rd Assembly District Special Election Runoff between Sunder Ramani
(Republican) and Mike Gatto (Democrat) will take place on June 8th. The
winner of this Special Election runoff will fill the seat vacated by former
California Assembly Member Paul Krekorian. June 8th will also serve as a
primary election for this seat, for the November General Election.
"The June 8 Special Election presents itself to be a historic opportunity
for the Armenian American community," said Stepan Boyadjian, ANCA-WR Board
member. "The ANCA-WR is working diligently with both candidates to make
sure the concerns of the Armenian community are addressed."
The ANCA-WR has not yet endorsed either candidate for this election.
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.