LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian had harsh words Monday for his colleague Kevin de León, telling the embattled council member in a letter that his continued presence on the legislative body was "causing actual ongoing harm" to the practical operation of the council.
Krekorian said that he would not grant De León's request to be temporarily excused from council meetings.
De León's office did not immediately respond when asked Monday afternoon about Krekorian's letter.
