[{"createTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:30.843723","statement":"<h1 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">STATEMENT OF HOVANES \"HOV\" TONOYAN</h1><h2 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL</h2><h3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CITY OF BURBANK GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION</h3><p dir=\"auto\">Age: 30</p><p dir=\"auto\">Occupation: Cybersecurity Project Manager</p><p dir=\"auto\">I, Hovanes Tonoyan, a lifelong Burbank resident, graduated from Burbank High School, studied political science at UC Berkeley, and dedicated my entire career to public service and our local industries.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I will be attending USC for my MBA, Class of 2029.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I am running for City Council on a simple promise: preserve what makes Burbank special, protect the services residents count on, and transform our city thoughtfully for the next generation.</p><p dir=\"auto\">That means public safety that is prepared and responsive.</p><p dir=\"auto\">Water and power rates families can afford.</p><p dir=\"auto\">A budget that keeps your money in your pocket.</p><p dir=\"auto\">Housing decisions that respect existing neighborhoods while giving renters real protections and young families a way to stay.</p><p dir=\"auto\">A city hall that is transparent and accountable.</p><p dir=\"auto\">What makes me different? I never give up.</p><p dir=\"auto\">In 2024, with no political machine behind me, 5,670 of our fellow neighbors rose up and voted for me.</p><p dir=\"auto\">Talk about a power move.</p><p dir=\"auto\">For 2026, with three seats open, we finish the mission.</p><p dir=\"auto\">In the face of county, state, and federal overreach, our city needs an advocate more than ever.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I answer to you and no one else.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I would be honored to have your vote.</p><p dir=\"auto\">Read my full platform at votehov.com.</p><p dir=\"auto\">Fight On!</p><p dir=\"auto\"></p><p dir=\"auto\"></p>","editTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:30.843723","language":"EN","status":4,"contestId":10425,"electionId":4348,"candidateId":26689,"publishedBy":69,"statementId":60853,"createdBy":69,"lastChangeBy":69,"publicCandidate":null}]