Glendale City Council Member Ara Najarian was elected the City’s mayor on Tuesday, myglendalecitynews.org reported. 

Najarian takes over the position after Mayor Zareh Sinanyan. This is Najarian’s fourth time serving as mayor, while he was first elected in April 2005. 

"I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to serve as Mayor," said Mayor Najarian adding: "I look forward to working closely with my Council colleagues and staff to keep Glendale the special place that it is.”