Candidate for
Board Member; Burbank Unified School District

Larry Applebaum - "I know Vahe to be a dynamic and effective leader. He is dedicated to the best possible education for all Burbank children." Larry Applebaum * Boardmember, Burbank Unified School District

Charlene Tabet - "Vahe is invested in our schools and community. He is a parent of a student. I know that Vahe's years of experience will well serve our kids and our district." Charlene Tabet * Vice-President and Boardmember, Burbank Unified School District

Dave Kemp - "Vahe has a keen awareness of the needs of the district. He has solid ideas towards accomplishing goals." Dave Kemp * Boardmember, Burbank Unified School District and retired BUSD teacher

Ted Bunch - "Vahe will make a great boardmember." Ted Bunch * Boardmember, Burbank Unified School District and retired BUSD teacher

Dr. David Gordon * Mayor City of Burbank

Jess Talamantes * Burbank City councilmember

Gary Bric * Burbank City councilmember

Dr. Armine G. Hacopian * Glendale Community College Board of Trustees

Audrey Hanson - "Having been a board member for 12 years, I recognize that Vahe possesses the innate skills to immediately become an effective board member." Audrey Hanson * Former BUSD Boardmember and Community Volunteer (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Peter "Pete" McGrath - "Vahe will be able to be immediately effective in protecting and advancing the quality of education in the Burbank Unified School District because of his background and previous experience in multiple positions in Burbank." Peter "Pete" McGrath * Former BUSD Boardmember and Community Volunteer (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Elena Hubbell - "Working with Vahe has given me real insight as to his knowledge, passion and interest in the district. I endorse Vahe." Elena Hubbell * Former BUSD Boardmember, BUSD Grandparent, and Community Volunteer (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Dave Golonski - "Vahe has shown knowledge, experience and commitment towards improving our schools and community for over a decade. His good work on the bond oversight committee speaks for itself." Dave Golonski * Former Burbank City Mayor and Council member, and Community Volunteer (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Michael Hastings * Former Burbank City Mayor and Council member (*For Identificatin Purposes Only)

Mary Alvord * Former Burbank City Manager and Burbank Resident (*For Identification Purposes Only)

John Dilibert * BPD Lieutenant and Former BUSD Boardmember

Linda Walmsley - "Vahe's skills as an attorney and his broad based community involvement make him an ideal candidate for the Burbank Board of Education. He will be able to analyze issues with a focus on their validity and value to our children. He will use his experiences as a member of city boards and school district committees as a guide to establishing good working relationships with other board members and staff. He listens carefully to all sides of an issue and considers the importance of everything as it relates to positive impacts on the children of Burbank." Linda Walmsley * Teacher, Burbank Unified School District (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Wendy Miller - "I have known Vahe for 35 years since our days at Emerson, John Muir, and Burbank High. His integrity, work ethic, and leadership will be an asset to our schools. As an educator, I know Vahe represents what we need. " Wendy Miller * Teacher, Burbank Unified School District (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Bruce Clarke - "I endorse Vahe based on my experience from his positive leadership and dedication to the SFOC committee. Vahe understands the business side of education and has worked with BUSD long enough to understand the important priorities and challenges facing all Parents of BUSD Students. Vahe has been an important person to inform me of past activities of the BUSD and future priorities and I know BUSD's Board of Education would greatly benefit from his input and desire to create the best Education Environment possible for our Children. Please Vote for Vahe Hovanessian!" Bruce Clarke * BUSD Parent, SFOC Alternate, CPA, CFF & CFE (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Tim Conway Jr. - "I support Vahe. As a member of the Bond Oversight Committee he insures the proper implementation of Measure S funds to keep Burbank school buildings well maintained for generations to come. Our community is only as good as our schools." Tim Conway Jr. * Radio Personality and BUSD Parent (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Annie P. Hovanessian, Esq. - "The stakes are high when it comes to our kids - our future. Vahe is invested in making sure that all of our kids have opportunities for a bright future." Annie P. Hovanessian, Esq. * Vice-Chair of BWP Board, BUSD Parent & Attorney (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Barry Gussow - "We must have transparency from our leaders so that we know that those we vote for accomplish what we need them to accomplish. Vahe wants that transparency as much as I do." Barry Gussow *Realtor, resident and concerned citizen (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Kevin Harrop - "I am confident that Vahe's leadership skills will bring a real ability to the board." Kevin Harrop * SFOC Member (*For Identification Purposes Only)

David M.Carletta, D.C. - "I have known and worked with Vahe for many years. Working on the SFOC and well as projects with the Burbank Rotary Clubs. He is a man of integrity, compassion and drive. He has a unique understanding of the needs of the students and the administration. That alone would make him well suited for a position on the Burbank School Board. But in addition, he has a strong desire to do things right and for the right reasons. That is why I pledge my full support to Vahe Hovanessian for Burbank School Board. Vote for Vahe Hovanessian!" David M. Carletta, D.C. *SFOC Member, business owner (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Martin Adams - "Vahe brings an energy and healthy sense of inquiry to any discussion. He asks both "why?" and "why not?", not only carrying out his oversight responsibilities but equally trying to push our community ahead. He will be a great asset on the School Board." Martin Adams * Former BWP Board Chair (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Ana Connell - "Vahe is the right choice for this important job. He brings passion and a commitment to push for what's best for the students, district and teachers." Ana Connell * Realtor and BUSD Parent (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Walt Brennan Jr. * SFOC Member (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Undine K. Petrulis * Planning Board Member and BUSD Parent (*For Identification Purposes Only)

E. Paul Brodsky, CPA * Former BUSD Parent, business owner and resident (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Douglas Drake * Planning Board Member (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Razmik Hovanessian * Chair Landlord-Tenant Commission and Realtor (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Kimberly Jo * Chair Planning Board (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Greg Jackson * Chair SFOC (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Vincent Zarian * Parent, Family man and business owner (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Caroline Solberg * BUSD Parent and business owner (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Rafi Hovanessian, D.C. * Burbank Resident

Sue Georgino * Former City of Burbank Community Development Director and Airport Commissioner (* For Identification Purposes Only)

Vic Georgino * Community Volunteer and Burbank business owner (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Robert Vincent * Vice-Chair Burbank Civic Pride Committee and Burbank Business owner (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Hagop Hergelian * Vice-Chair Burbank Police Commission (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Jay & Alice Elkins - "Knew him since kindergarten! His heart is in the right place for Burbank Schools. We need him." Jay & Alice Elkins * Burbank Residents (*For Identification Purposes Only)

Michael "Mike" Nolan * Longtime Burbank Resident(*For Identification Purposes Only)

Dr. Alisa Sabshin, MD * BUSD Parent

Paula Trubisky * BUSD Parent

Daniel Ranon Rosenberg, Esq. * Parent and Business owner

Suzanne Weerts * BUSD Parent

Armenian National Committee of America+Burbank