Alek Bartrosouf

Alek Bartrosouf
Member of the Glendale City Council
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30th, 2026
Personal details
Born1986 (age 39–40)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseAlex Calleros
Education
OccupationPolitician, Urban planner

Alek Bartrosouf is an Armenian-American politician who is a City Council member in Glendale, California.

Career

Urban planning

In 2009, Bartrosouf began his civic engagement by co-founding Coalition for a Green Glendale, which created several community gardens in collaboration with the City of Glendale.[2][3] In 2011, he became a founding member of Walk Bike Glendale, an organization dedicated to sustainable alternatives to driving.[4]

Bartrosouf went on to serve on Glendale's Transportation and Parking Commission and its Sustainability Commission, before returning to the Transportation and Parking Commission.[5]

He is a transportation planner in Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s (LADOT) Active Transportation Division, which focuses on biking, walking and using other self-powered modes of travel.[6]

Glendale City Council

2026 election

On November 14, 2025, Bartrosouf announced his candidacy for the Glendale city council, and stated a focus on making the city “affordable, safe, and connected—with streets designed for people, more vibrant public spaces, and responsive city services.”[7] He campaigned with the slogan “Let’s Build Community.”[8] His platform included urbanist goals such as walkable streets, more parks and plazas, and improved public transit,[9] including the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Project.[10] He also called for the creation of more entry-level and “missing middle” housing for sale, including townhomes and condominiums that appeal to younger buyers.[11]

Bartrosouf was elected to the Glendale City Council in June 2026, succeeding the retiring five-term incumbent Ara Najarian,[12] and was sworn in later that month.[13]

Tenure

In July 2026, he replaced fellow councilmember Dan Brotman on the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG) and the Arroyo Verdugo Cities Joint Powers Authority (AVCJPA).[14]

Following a 2026 FIFA World Cup viewing event at the Artsakh Paseo, a pedestrianized street, Bartrosouf urged the quick addition of shade trees to existing landscaping.[15] He has also remained committed to the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Project, inviting Glendale residents to engage Metro as the line is constructed.[16][17]

Personal life

Bartrosouf is gay.[18] He is married to Alex Calleros.[13]

Electoral history

2026 Glendale City Council election[19]
Candidate Votes %
Dan Brotman (incumbent) 19,063 17.85
Elen Asatryan (incumbent) 17,358 16.25
Alek Bartrosouf 15,420 14.44
Patrick Murphy 11,822 11.07
Alex Balekian 10,968 10.27
Beth Brooks 8,258 7.73
Vrej Agajanian 6,394 5.99
Carolyn Kaloostian 5,190 4.86
Evelina Sarian 5,072 4.75
Ronnie Gharibian 3,722 3.48
Gevorg Grigoryan 2,103 1.97
Davit Mnatsakanyan 1,431 1.34
Total votes 106,801 100.00

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Councilmember Alek Bartrosouf". City of Glendale. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  2. ↑ Jason Wells (June 10, 2009). "Community garden gets in on recycling". Glendale News-Press. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  3. ↑ Brittany Levine (August 17, 2012). "Glendale to welcome third community-run garden amid high demand". Glendale News-Press. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  4. ↑ "About Us". Walk Bike Glendale. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  5. ↑ Julie Butcher (February 20, 2025). "Commission Appointments Hit Bump". Crescenta Valley Weekly. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  6. ↑ "LADOT Honors Armenian Heritage Month". Los Angeles Department of Transportation’. April 3, 2025. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Alek for Glendale - Campaign Launch". November 14, 2025. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  8. ↑ Tristan Longwell (June 12, 2026). "Brotman, Asatryan Well on Way to Retaining Seats". Glendale News-Press. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  9. ↑ Alek Bartrosouf (May 9, 2026). "Glendale City Council Candidate Alek Bartrosouf". Glendale News-Press. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  10. ↑ Tristan Longwell (May 12, 2026). "Metro's 'Premier' Bus Line to Break Ground in June". Glendale News-Press. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  11. ↑ Mary O’Keefe (May 21, 2026). "The Candidates Respond". Crescenta Valley Weekly. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  12. ↑ Joe Linton (June 10, 2026). "2026 Primary Election Results Round-Up: Strong Voter Support for Most Livable Streets Candidates". Streetsblog Los Angeles. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  13. 1 2 Julie Butcher (July 2, 2026). "New Council Sworn In". Crescenta Valley Weekly. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  14. ↑ Tristan Longwell (August 1, 2026). "Brotman Gives Up Roles on External Boards for Fellow Councilmember Batrosouf". Glendale News-Press. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  15. ↑ Julie Butcher (July 23, 2026). "Council Welcomes New Poet Laureate". Crescenta Valley Weekly. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Council Approves Cost Increase for Scholl Canyon Biogas Project". Crescenta Valley Weekly. August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  17. ↑ Tristan Longwell (August 21, 2026). "Construction Set to Begin in Glendale on Metro's BRT Project". Glendale News-Press. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  18. ↑ Julie Butcher (June 25, 2026). "Police Chief Voted In". Crescenta Valley Weekly. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Statewide Direct Primary Election, June 2". July 7, 2026. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
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