Though he’s not on the ballot this time, we’ve seen Mayor Ardy Kassakhian’s name all over the place.

Perhaps most egregiously, Ardy was seen wholeheartedly endorsing [transphobic](https://www.reddit.com/r/glendale/s/KQzv5O6gMk) candidate Evelina Sarian who had been arrested for a DUI by Glendale PD (I think everyone has seen [seen the video](https://www.reddit.com/r/glendale/s/YWbsrv5hKi) by now). Sure she pled it down to wet reckless. Ardy endorsed Evelina early on with a highly produced video. She then used his endorsement far and wide to engage with Democrats with one message and a few minutes later sending out a very different message to entice Republicans voters. 

Ardy has refused to rescind his endorsement of Evelina despite her anti-LGBTQ hate spewing and hypocrisy of running for a safer Glendale when she’s clearly part of the city’s reckless driving problem.

Ardy then also refused to endorse the only veteran running for office. Just days ago during Memorial Day weekend Ardy preached to everyone about those who gave their lives in service to our country…all the while lending his endorsement and support to David George Gevorkyan ([known for misrepresenting](https://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/news/tn-gnp-blogger-raises-resume-query-regarding-former-glendale-committee-member-20141114-story.html) his credentials) to be used as a cudgel against the only veteran in the race — such hypocrisy. 

Why didn’t Ardy endorse Air Force veteran Rafi Manoukian who has served his country and served our city for so many years as a dependable, reliable City Treasurer who, with his CPA and MBA background, has grown our city’s portfolio to over $1 Billion?

Some will say “but Ardy also endorsed the progressive slate”. Yes, but did you see the last minute videos of him endorsing them? Definitely not as enthusiastic as the Evelina video. 

Ardy used to be full of idealism and have a vision for Glendale, but I’m disappointed with his  cynicism of supporting both sides so that he ends up winning regardless of the outcome. Sure maybe the Sarians promised to raise funds (what $50,000 or more?) for Ardy’s reelection in a couple years. But seriously, when Evelina loses, do you really think they’ll follow through on whatever promises they made to Ardy?

Can you imagine if Evelina actually got elected what a disaster that would be for Glendale?

Can you imagine David George Gevorkyan actually getting elected with his history of lacking transparency and misrepresenting facts to Glendale voters? 

Sometimes when you place bets on both black and red, odd and even, you just end up wasting your time. 

Ardy’s been a professional politician for what, is it 2 decades now? Maybe he should consider a career change and become a preacher—he’s does have the gift of gab —I’ll give him that, and I’m sure the sermons wouldn’t be boring.

Disappointed with Mayor Ardy Kassakhian