(Los Angeles, California)—The ANCA-Western Region warmly congratulates Councilmember Paul Krekorian for his election today as Los Angeles City Council President. This is truly a historic moment, and we are extremely proud that the Armenian-American community now has its highest ranking elected official leading Los Angeles through these difficult times.

The ANCA-WR looks forward to continuing to work with Council President Krekorian and his colleagues toward ensuring that our collective voice is heard and that our community has a seat at the table as the City moves forward toward finding solutions together for the many challenges that face us all.

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region is the largest and most influential nonpartisan 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 in pursuit of the Armenian Cause.