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A special address by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, made possible by the generous support of the RM Liu Foundation.

Presented in partnership with the Los Angeles Mayor's Office, this first-of-its-kind Pacific Council event features L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti's vision for strengthening Los Angeles as a global city.

In his inaugural address, Mayor Garcetti will discuss L.A.'s bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games. Currently one of three cities vying for the Games, Los Angeles envisions an innovative, fiscally-responsible, and sustainable concept for the 2024 Olympics. Read more about L.A.'s bid by visiting la24.org.

Please note: Registration for this event has now closed. If you are a member and would like to join our waitlist, please contact us at events@pacificcouncil.org. You can also watch our livestream of Mayor Garcetti's address starting at 7pm Pacific Time.

Featuring:

The Honorable Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles

Mayor Garcetti was sworn in as the 42nd Mayor of Los Angeles on July 1, 2013, after being elected four times by his peers to serve as President of the City Council from 2006 to 2012. Read more about his background.

Moderator:

Dr. Cynthia A. Telles, Clinical Professor, UCLA Department of Psychiatry & Director, UCLA-SSPC

Dr. Cynthia Telles has been on the faculty of the UCLA School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry since 1986. She is the Director of the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute Spanish-speaking Psychosocial Clinic. Read more about her background.