Koretz gets backing from 3 former foes

City Council candidate Paul Koretz picked up the endorsement Wednesday of three of his primary election opponents in the May 19 runoff against David Vahedi.

Robyn Ritter Simon, Ron Galperin and Robert Schwartz sai dthey decided to back Koretz over Vahedi because of his familiarity with the area and his proposals if he is elected.

Koretz said he appreciated the endorsements from the three, who captured 40 percent of the vote in the primary election.