in the Los Angeles City Council, stating that "The savage invasion of Artsakh is a blow against freedom, democracy and self-determination everywhere." In a joint letter regarding the 2022 blockade of the Republic of Artsakh, addressed to President Joe Biden, Krekorian and Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass demanded the following: Providing direct U.S. humanitarian assistance to Artsakh, including food and medical supplies Making clear to Putin and Aliyev that the United States demands and will act to ensure the safe passage of flights into Artsakh to provide aid Assertive U.S. diplomatic engagement to facilitate negotiations between Baku and Stepanakert to guarantee the rights and security of the Armenian population of Artsakh Insisting that Russian troops in Artsakh be replaced by international peacekeepers Taking tangible action against the regime in Azerbaijan to hold it accountable for its crimes pursuant to Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act and the Magnitsky Act. LGBTQ+ Rights At an October 2022 fundraiser brunch for GALAS LGBTQ+ Armenian Society hosted by California State Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian, Krekorian honored the organization with a proclamation. References External links Council District 2 Website Paul Krekorian on Facebook |- 1960 births 21st-century American politicians American people of Armenian descent Ethnic Armenian politicians Living people Presidents of the Los Angeles City Council Democratic Party members of the California State Assembly People from Studio City, Los Angeles People from the San Fernando Valley UC Berkeley School of Law alumni University of Southern California alumni