Krekorian to take office

Assemblyman Paul Krekorian will become Councilman Paul Krekorian today, nearly a a month after his election to succeed Wendy Greuel on the 15-member Los Angeles City Council. Daily News.

Krekorian will represent the city's 2nd District that runs from Studio City to Sunland-Tujunga.

Hosting a farewell party for his Sacramento staff on Monday, Krekorian will take the oath of office after the City Council certifies the election results today. But he is not expected to participate in today's council meeting, choosing instead to begin on Wednesday even though it is the Armenian celebration of Christmas. Krekorian is Armenian.