Nerses Aposhian for La Cañada Flintridge City Council
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Preserving what makes La Cañada Flintridge special while planning responsibly for the future.
Meet Nerses
Nerses Aposhian and his wife, Kathryn, chose La Cañada Flintridge as the ideal place to raise their young family, drawn by the city's safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, strong community values, and exceptional quality of life. As a father, husband, and homeowner, Nerses is deeply invested in protecting what makes LCF special while helping the city plan responsibly for the future.
Raised in nearby Glendale, Nerses grew up visiting La Cañada Flintridge with his family and has fond memories of spending time at local favorites like Los Gringos Locos, Georgee's Pizza, See's Candies, and Sport Chalet. Today, he is proud to call LCF home and believes the city must stay focused on the fundamentals that make families choose to live, work, and raise their children here.
Nerses currently serves as a Planning Commissioner, bringing a practical, thoughtful, and hands-on approach to public safety, land use, housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood issues. In a short time, he has seen firsthand where La Cañada Flintridge excels and where the city needs to refocus. He believes in leading with common sense, clear priorities, accountability, and respect for the community's character.
Professionally, Nerses is Vice President of Acquisitions at IDS Real Estate Group, where he manages complex investment and development projects, analyzes risk, and works with a wide range of stakeholders. He earned his degree in Political Science and Communication from the University of Southern California (USC) and attended Loyola Law School, giving him a strong foundation in governance, policy, and effective communication.
Nerses also serves as Chairman of the Board at a private Armenian school he attended, where he has helped lead major initiatives focused on enrollment growth, facilities, financial stewardship, teacher support, and long-term planning. His volunteer work reflects his belief that strong communities are built through service, accountability, and people willing to show up.
Outside of work and public service, Nerses enjoys spending time with Kathryn, their daughter Noelle, and their Shiba Inu, Archie. He enjoys playing golf, pickleball, and basketball, going to the Y, building Legos, gardening, cooking, barbecuing for family and friends, and cheering on the Dodgers, Lakers, Trojans, and Patriots.
Nerses is running for City Council to bring accountability, transparency, fiscal discipline, and common-sense leadership to City Hall. He believes in rolling up his sleeves, addressing difficult issues directly, and making decisions grounded in facts, fairness, and listening to residents, while preserving La Cañada Flintridge's character and quality of life.
La Cañada Flintridge Planning Commissioner
Vice President of Acquisitions, IDS Real Estate Group
Chair of the Board, Merdinian School
Our Priorities
Grounded in accountability, safety, and community partnership.
Protecting Public Safety and Quality of Life
Preserve the safe, family-focused character of La Cañada Flintridge by supporting practical policies that keep our neighborhoods strong, prepared, and protected. Fire safety and emergency preparedness must be urgent priorities, especially since our entire city is in a Very High Fire Severity Zone and recent wildfires have made the risks clear. I'm committed to proactive brush clearance, infrastructure hardening, evacuation planning, and stronger coordination with first responders. We also need to keep working closely with the Sheriff's Department to reduce crime and improve public safety. LCF is a wonderful place to live, but we can always do better.
Responsible Planning and Thoughtful Growth
Bring a balanced, common-sense approach to land use and development that respects community character, long-term priorities, and the need for thoughtful housing options. State mandates require cities to plan for more housing, and I support meeting those requirements responsibly. I am pro-housing, including more senior housing options, because the seniors who helped build this town deserve opportunities to stay here, downsize, and remain close to family and community. As a Planning Commissioner, I've worked to balance these priorities while protecting neighborhoods, public safety, local character, transparency, meaningful community input, and local control.
Supporting Strong Schools and Families
Recognize the importance of great schools, strong families, and community institutions in preserving La Cañada Flintridge's quality of life. As a private school board chairman and parent, I understand the challenges of maintaining excellent schools and the importance of supporting the places that bring our community together. I want to work with city staff to raise revenue and reinvest it in our shared facilities with LCUSD, including support for Measure LCF. I will ensure those facilities are well-managed, properly maintained, and serve the entire community. Our schools are one of LCF's greatest strengths, and we can always do better to support them.
Fiscal Responsibility
Approach city decisions with discipline, long-term thinking, and careful stewardship of taxpayer resources. In my professional career, I evaluate major real estate investments, budgets, risks, infrastructure needs, and long-term value every day. As a private school board chairman, I have helped oversee budgets, manage priorities, raise revenue, and reinvest in people, facilities, and programs. That experience matters. City government must be thoughtful about how it spends, where it invests, and how it plans for the future. I will bring a practical, business-minded approach to City Hall focused on accountability, transparency, and results for residents.
Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Our local economy needs revitalization. I bring proven commercial real estate experience to help attract businesses that enhance quality of life and strengthen city revenue. We can transform vacant storefronts into thriving enterprises that create jobs, support small businesses, and grow our tax base. We should also support entrepreneurs and residents working from home by creating more local places to meet, work, collaborate, and build their businesses right here in town.
Shared Spaces, Stronger Community
Instead of spending millions of dollars on lawsuits, we should invest in protecting and enhancing our green spaces. These areas make LCF special, and we should preserve them through sustainability, responsible vegetation management, and fire-risk reduction. We also need more community events in our parks that bring families, neighbors, and local organizations together. I will bring accountability, transparency, and results to keep our green spaces safe, beautiful, and resilient for generations.
Transparent, Accountable Leadership
Ensure that city decisions are made with clear justification, responsible communication, and accountability to residents. I will make decisions grounded in facts, fairness, and community input by staying connected to residents, listening to their concerns, and explaining how and why decisions are made. Residents deserve leaders who are accessible, prepared, and willing to earn trust through transparency and follow-through.
Endorsements
Leaders who know La Cañada Flintridge and trust Nerses to serve it well.
Kathryn Barger
Los Angeles County Supervisor
As a father, homeowner, and business leader, Nerses Aposhian brings a thoughtful and practical perspective to the La Cañada Flintridge City Council. Through his service on the Planning Commission, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to balanced decision-making, responsible growth, and preserving the qualities that make La Cañada Flintridge such a special community.
Nerses understands the needs of local families, the importance of strong schools, and the role small businesses play in a healthy local economy. He approaches issues with common sense and a willingness to listen and work collaboratively to find solutions that benefit the entire community.
I am proud to endorse Nerses Aposhian for City Council and confident he will serve the residents of La Cañada Flintridge with integrity, dedication, and a deep commitment to the community. As your Los Angeles County Supervisor, I look forward to working with Nerses to preserve, protect, and continue strengthening this amazing community.
Kathryn Barger
Los Angeles County Supervisor
Michael Davitt
LCF City Councilmember & Former Mayor
Joe Radabaugh
LCUSD Board Member
Scott Tracy
Former LCUSD Board President
Argam DerHartunian
LCF Planning Commissioner
Stephen Del Guercio
Former LCF Mayor
Rick Gunter
Former LCF Mayor
Ron Dietel
Former LCUSD Board President
Lauren Oakes
LCF Sustainability and Resilience Commissioner
Geoffrey Baum
Former Pasadena City College Trustee
Tom Reynolds
LCF Trails Council President
Len Pieroni
Former LCF Mayor
Henry Oh
LCF Planning Commission Chair
Samir Mehrotra
LCF Planning Commission Vice Chair
Pasadena-Foothill Realtors Association
ALADS
Greg Brown
Former LCF Mayor
Ara Markari
LCF Design Commissioner
Arun Jain
LCF Public Works and Traffic Commissioner
Community First
Nerses is committed to serving La Cañada Flintridge with common sense, thoughtful leadership, and strong ties to the community.
Engaged in the Community
Nerses has been actively involved in the civic life of the community through service, leadership, and local engagement. As a Planning Commissioner and board leader, he understands the importance of listening carefully, showing up, and helping guide thoughtful decisions that affect local families.
His approach is grounded in the belief that good governance comes from staying connected to residents, understanding their priorities, and making decisions with long-term accountability in mind.
Committed to Local Schools and Institutions
As Chair of the Board of Merdinian School, Nerses has helped support growth, leadership, and investment in education. Under his leadership, the school has nearly doubled enrollment, improved compensation for teachers, and invested in facilities and strong leadership development.
He believes that strong schools and strong community institutions are essential to preserving the quality of life that makes La Cañada Flintridge special. This experience has taught him how to lead organizations, manage resources responsibly, and support long-term growth.
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Residents of La Cañada Flintridge share why they support Nerses Aposhian for City Council — in their own words, published in the La Cañada Outlook.
Nerses Aposhian Has the Right Answers to Be on City Council
Aposhian Will Be Invaluable to City
Aposhian Understands What Makes La Cañada Flintridge Special
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Nerses Aposhian Has Needed Experience for City Council
Nerses Aposhian's Proactive Approach Is Perfect for City Council
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