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
The Golden State has lost its luster. We've got to change our tax system and how we fund government. We're going to have to make it easier to create jobs in California, incentivize manufacturing, really put more in the way of investment in our public school system and our institutions of higher learning if we're going to stay the Golden State. Antonio Villaraigosa californiachangecreate 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
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
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
Too many Californians are struggling to make ends meet, pay the bills, and send their kids to college. They are looking for progressive leaders in Washington who will fight for them, like Senator Boxer has done for over 20 years. Antonio Villaraigosa billboxercalifornian 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
You can't just trot out a brown face or a Spanish surname and expect people are going to vote for your party or your candidate. Antonio Villaraigosa browncandidateexpect 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