AdvertisementWhile the city is in crisis, Garcetti is also facing a personal crossroads. AdvertisementIf presented with an offer, Garcetti would make his choice amid a leftward shift in L.A. politics. “Mayor Garcetti is focused on the urgent work of our city to stop the spread of COVID-19, confront homelessness and bring back L.A.’s economy,” Garcetti spokesman Alex Comisar said Wednesday. City Hall faces a dire financial picture that’s been exacerbated by generous labor contracts approved by Garcetti and the Los Angeles City Council. No L.A. mayor in recent years has managed to vault to higher office.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 12, 2020 13:03 UTC