Eric Garcetti was born on February 4, 1971, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Gil Garcetti, a former Los Angeles County District Attorney, and Sukey Roth, a homemaker and activist. Garcetti attended elementary school in Los Angeles and later moved to Oregon for high school, where he attended the Catlin Gabel School in Portland.
After high school, Garcetti attended Columbia University in New York City, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and urban planning. He then went on to earn a Master of International Affairs degree from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. After completing his education, Garcetti worked as a Rhodes Scholar in Oxford, England, and then returned to Los Angeles to work as a university instructor and community organizer. In 2001, he was elected to the Los Angeles City Council, representing the 13th district, which includes Hollywood, Echo Park, and Silver Lake. During his time on the City Council, Garcetti served as the Council President from 2006 to 2012. He was instrumental in passing several major initiatives, including the Clean Trucks Program, which reduced air pollution from port trucking operations, and the Los Angeles River Revitalization Plan, which aimed to improve the quality of life for residents and businesses along the river. In 2013, Garcetti was elected as the 42nd Mayor of Los Angeles, succeeding Antonio Villaraigosa. During his time as Mayor, he focused on expanding affordable housing, improving transportation, and reducing homelessness. He also led efforts to increase the minimum wage in Los Angeles and signed the city's Green New Deal, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a 100% renewable energy future. In addition to his political career, Garcetti is a musician and photographer. He has released several jazz albums and has had his photography exhibited in galleries and museums. Garcetti served as Mayor until 2022 when he was term-limited out of office.
United States President Joe Biden’s choice for the next ambassador to India said on Tuesday that he will actively bring up human rights if appointed to the position, AFP reported.
The nominee, Eric Garcetti, who is presently the mayor of Los Angeles, said at his confirmation hearing that he intended to engage directly with civil society groups in India.
