I'm excited about Los Angeles because I believe in her. I believe in her destiny. I think that the fact that we have so many different people from so many parts of the world is a big reason why L.A. is the city of America's promise. Antonio Villaraigosa americaangelesbig share on social
I want to be known as the mayor who happens to be Latino who made a difference. I ran to make a difference. Antonio Villaraigosa differencelatinomake Change image and share on social
Over the years, I've learned, focus on the job at hand, and opportunities will open after. Antonio Villaraigosa focushandhave Change image and share on social
My kids and I are spending time together. And we're enjoying that. Family is important; I was gone a lot in the 20 years of public service. Antonio Villaraigosa enjoyfamilyimportant Change image and share on social
I've always said that L.A. is the city of America's future. It is to the world what London was in the 19th century and New York in the 20th because of the growth of the Pacific Rim countries. We're the portal to the emerging world. Antonio Villaraigosa 19th20thamerica share on social
For some time, I've said this issue of comprehensive immigration reform is not just an issue about immigration or human rights or civil rights, it's about our economy. You take 11 million people from out of the dark and into the light. The think tanks have surmised that you are talking about trillions of dollars infused into the economy. Antonio Villaraigosa civilcomprehensivedark share on social
So laying people off is not something I do lightly, it's not something I relish. Antonio Villaraigosa laylightlypeople Change image and share on social
I'm not looking for a battle with anybody, neither the council nor our labor partners. Antonio Villaraigosa battlecouncillabor Change image and share on social
I want to figure out how we put California and America back on track - how we bridge this partisan divide that is so polarizing. Antonio Villaraigosa americabackbridge Change image and share on social
I say to people that Los Angeles is a city of America's hope and its promise. It's a city where we come from every corner of the Earth here to make the American dream happen. Antonio Villaraigosa americaamericanangeles Change image and share on social