CD 5 race news***

Koretz gets firefighters backing
Former Assemblyman Paul Koretz has won the endorsement of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City in his May 19 runoff with neighborhood council leader David Vahedi.
UFLAC President Pat McOsker called Koreta "an experienced
fighter for public safety."
UFLAC represents 3,600 firefighters and emergency medical personnel/
Koretz said he was honored by the endorsement.

***LAPPL endorsement
The Los Angeles Police Protective League announced Friday it also is endorsingi Koretz.
"Paul's dedication to the community is second to none," the League said in a statement. "He is a true community activist committed to public service and his tremendous contributions to the community make him the best candidate for the City Council."

Vahedi opens Westside headquarters
Vahedi is opening his West Los Angeles headquarters at 11 a.m. on Sunday, with a public event for supporters. The headquarters is at 10714 Santa Monica Blvd.