Candidacy withdrawal announcement effective May 15, 2018:
Over the past year, I have had the great honor & privilege to run for Congress as a representative of our great state of California. I've had an unforgettable experience meeting people. People who have shown nothing but kindness, expressing their stories and sharing their needs. I have met with many everyday working Americans, senior citizens, and small business owners. I have met with many political & religious leaders in our community. A shared opinion and belief is that our politicians are doing a poor job representing the needs of its citizens.
I ran for office to represent you & your needs without an obligation to big donors, PACs, or a political party. However, it is with deep regret that I will be withdrawing my candidacy for the 2018 elections for personal reasons. After consulting with family & friends and careful consideration I decided that it was the best course of action.
I am indebted to the great work of the campaign staff & volunteers that helped build the campaign to what it became. It is awe-inspiring to see so many people spending their extra time to get involved & work towards a better future for their community. I'm grateful to all of the Persian & Armenian media for their support through TV, Radio, & print for helping give our campaign a voice.
I appreciate all your support and enthusiasm and I look forward to serving the community further in the near future.
اعلامیه مطبوعاتی
دوستان گرانقدر، پس از تقدیم مراتب ارادت و توجه خاطر به اهمیت انتخاباب و کاندیداتوری من برای انتخاب شدن در کنگره آمریکا، ضمن سپاس از همه شما عزیران که با درایت سخنانی که نشان از نظرات مفید و سازه شما می بوده ما را راهنمایی نمودید و نشان دادید که با دانش و بینش و فرزانگی تا چه اندازه آگاهی از مسائل سیاسی و استقلال فکری برخوردار هستید و با عزمی استوار با ما قدم به جلو نهادید تا به عنوان صدای حقیقی و حقوقی شما در مجلس امریکا نماینده شما باشم، شور و شوقی که در دیدار با اصناف مختلف مردم، با گروه های اجتماعی و سیاسی، با سازمانهای خدماتی و مردمی و با یکایک مردم کوچه و بازار داشتم، به من این نیرو را داد تا با ذهنی پژوهنده و جانی جوینده به عنوان کاندید و نماینده شما عزیزان باشم و با پشتکار و جدیت تمام کوشش کنم و با مساعدت و رای شما به کنگره امریکا راه پیدا کنم، اما بنا به دلایل کاملا شخصی، از امروز (15 ماه می) فعالیت انتخاباتی ام را در این دور ختم شده اعلام می کنم
ارادتکیش پیام مارک شایانی
(کاندید کنگره آمریکا – ناحیه 28 کالیفرنیا)
Appearing as a special guest for the popular talk show, along side other candidates.
Taking questions from the media at Tiki Tacos before a public lunch event.
Official dedication of the new community center for the "Legaly Sound of Mind" organization.