Eric Garcetti

American politician and diplomat · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1971 · age 55

Eric Michael Garcetti is an American politician and diplomat who served as the United States ambassador to India from 2023 to 2025. He was the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles from 2013 until 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected in the 2013 election, and re-elected in 2017.

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A life in dates

2018“It's extraordinary to see these graduates who come from all 50 states. They come from over 50 countries and they're here in Manchester today.”In their wordsSouthern New Hampshire University College of Online & Continuing Education commencement addressRead the whole statement

2016“Please don’t doubt us. America’s diversity is our greatest strength. Diversity is not easy. Diversity is a leap of faith that embraces all faiths. And that’s why I believe L.A.”In their words15 November 2016quoted by KCAL-TVRead the whole statement

“I'm just your average Mexican-American Jewish Italian.”In their words28 July 2016quoted by Peter Jamison of the Los Angeles TimesRead the whole statement

“If we can do it in L.A., I want to say, we can do it across this country. In many ways, the West Coast is leading, and hopefully inspiring the nation to do the same.”In their words28 July 2016quoted by Peter Jamison of the Los Angeles TimesRead the whole statement

2014“[In response to using profanity] I think I was just being myself for a moment there...Look, I think people should be kind of light about this.”In their words17 July 2014quoted by Michael Finnegan of the Los Angeles TimesRead the whole statement

“We want L.A. to be the leading destination for people starting new businesses, and there are no better guides for our efforts than successful entrepreneurs themselves.”In their words2 May 2014quoted by Rick Orlov of the Los Angeles Daily NewsRead the whole statement

1993Rhodes ScholarshipAward1971Born4 February 1971

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Garcetti in December 2009.

Garcetti's portrait in 2013.

Garcetti with his wife, Amy Elaine Wakeland, in June 2013.

Garcetti speaking at a rally for increasing the minimum wage in 2014

Garcetti celebrating the anniversary of the "10,000 Strong" Veteran Hiring Initiative

Garcetti with police chief Charlie Beck, discussing crime statistics in 2014

Garcetti with rappers Snoop Dogg and The Game addressing race relations in 2016

In their own words 4

Eric Garcetti

4 statements, newest first

[On the Yes California secession movement] I love this country too much to even consider an exit.
13 February 2017 · quoted by Chelsea Edwards of KABC-TV, Own words
We believe our campaign isn’t just about the Games in our city in 2024.
15 November 2016 · quoted by KCAL-TV, Own words
[On Donald Trump] America doesn't need a political pyromaniac for president.
28 July 2016 · quoted by Peter Jamison of the Los Angeles Times, Own words

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Awards

Rhodes Scholarship1993

John Jay Award

About this person

A former member of the Los Angeles City Council, Garcetti served as City Council president from 2006 to 2012. He was the city's first elected Jewish mayor, and its second consecutive Mexican-American mayor. He was elected as the youngest mayor in over 100 years, having been 42 at the time of his inauguration. Upon nomination by President Joe Biden after a previously failed nomination the year before, Garcetti was eventually confirmed as Ambassador to India by the Senate on a 52-42 vote on March 15, 2023.

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