Eric Garcetti

Think about Kennedy. Think about Carter. Think about Clinton. Think about Obama. They've all been in their forties and from outside Washington, or underdogs in one way or another. I just think that Americans are looking everywhere, saying, 'Hey, show me some authenticity. Show me somebody who's practical. Show me people who run things.' ”

Mayors in any city are pretty non-partisan people where it's problem solvers. ”

Mayors are accountable. Local governments are accountable. ”

I am a passionate, committed composer, and the guy I used to write musicals with, once he was able to ditch me and get a better composer, actually won the Tony. ”

Pete Buttigieg is one of my closest friends as a mayor. ”

Mayors are really good at dealing with things practically. ”

I think connected to poverty is the trauma of poverty. It's not just a material thing; it's a psychological thing that we have no mental health system in this country. ”

Homelessness is like public education - something that for far too long we haven't put the resources or love or attention to. ”

I look forward to working with the White House in areas like infrastructure, where President Trump says he wants to spend a trillion dollars. Great - we'd love to start right here in Los Angeles. ”

I don't live life with a ton of regrets. ”