GLENDALE — Glendale City received official notice from the Southern California Association of Governments that Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian has been elected and declared as the Regional Council Representative for District #42, on April 1.
“I’m honored to be selected to represent Glendale and Burbank on SCAG’s Regional Council,” said Councilmember Kassakhian. “SCAG plays a critical role as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Southern California—helping shape transportation, housing, and growth policy for nearly 19 million residents across six counties.
Over the next two years, Ardy Kassakhian will serve on SCAG, helping shape regional policies on transportation, housing, and sustainability that guide investment and growth across Southern California. This position will allow him to advocate on behalf of Glendale and his district, ensuring local priorities are represented while keeping City leadership informed on regional decisions, funding opportunities, and state-driven mandates.
Councilmember Kassakhian added, “Glendale and Burbank are not just participants in that conversation—we are partners in shaping it. I look forward to advancing forward-looking policies grounded in present realities and practical predictions of growth. But regional collaboration must respect local control. We can be part of a broader vision for Southern California’s future without giving up our ability to guide our own growth and decisions.”
SCAG serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Southern California, bringing together cities, counties, and regional agencies to coordinate planning efforts related to transportation, housing, environmental sustainability, and economic growth across the six-county region.
Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of almost 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks & facilities, with easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. For more information visit the city website or follow on social media @MyGlendale.
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