Eric Garcetti


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Eric Michael Garcetti (February 4, 1971) is an American politician who is the 42nd and current mayor of Los Angeles. From 2001 to 2013, he was a member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing the 13th district. From 2006 to 2012, he served as council president. A member of the Democratic Party, Garcetti was first elected mayor in the 2013 election, defeated fellow Democrat Wendy Greuel. Garcetti was then re-elected in the 2017 election.

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  • [On the Yes California secession movement] I love this country too much to even consider an exit. I want to be a part of an America that continues to stand up for all of us, not bail on all our friends across the country.
    • quoted by Chelsea Edwards of KABC-TV.