LOCAL · CA · 2005-2013
Antonio Villaraigosa
Mayor of Los Angeles · Democrat · California
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On the record
First Latino LA mayor in modern era; 2018 CA Gov candidate
Background
Antonio Ramón Villaraigosa (b. 1953, born Antonio Ramón Villar Jr.) was CA Assembly Speaker 1998-2000 + LA Mayor 2005-2013 — the first Latino LA Mayor of the modern era (since 1872). Lost 2018 CA Gov race in Dem primary. Education: UCLA + People's College of Law.
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- Eric Garcetti (2013-2022)
- James Hahn (2001-2005)
- Richard Riordan (1993-2001)
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- Sam Yorty (1961-1973)
- Norris Poulson (1953-1961)
- Fletcher Bowron (1938-1953)