Krekorian picks up county Dems backing

Even though it's a non-partisan office, the Los Angeles County Democratic Party endorsed Assemblyman Paul Krekorian for the Sept. 22 election for the City Council.
Krekorian, D-Burbank, is running against nine other candidates to fill out the term of Wendy Greuel, who was elected as City Controller. Party officials said he was the choice of 70 percent of those who cast ballots, with the remaining 30 percent divided between businesswoman Chris Essel and school board member Tamar Galatzan.
Krekorian has received the support of legislative leaders, while Essel has been endrosed by Greuel and former Mayor Richard Riordan. She also has been backed by Councilwomen Jan Perry and Janice Hahn.