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GARCETTI WINS MAYORAL RACE LACMA’s president said he’s excited about the nomination of Los Angeles Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti, who just recently talked to LACMA members about their concerns and vowed to support them. “We are enthusiastic that Mayor-elect Garcetti believes in the health of Los Angeles,” said LACMA’s President Dr. Samuel Fink. “LACMA is looking forward to working with Mayor-elect Garcetti on a broad range of healthcare issues and challenges.” Garcetti defeated City Controller Wendy Greuel on May 21. He began the formal transition of power from his successor on May 23 during a meeting with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Garcetti will officially take office on July 1. Garcetti told news reporters that his top priority will be to help the city regain its financial footing, in part by continuing pension reform and addressing healthcare benefits. He plans to restore some of the basic services that have been drastically cut in recent years and wants to make LA’s city government faster and more accountable. On April 30, Garcetti sat down with LACMA’s CEO Rocky Delgadillo during an interview-style meeting to discuss hot button issues, from childhood obesity to the physician shortage. After hearing doctors’ concerns, Garcetti vowed his support. “This is yet another win for LACMA and much appreciated,” said Dr. Fink. During the meeting with LACMA members, Garcetti also addressed public health and safety concerns facing Los Angeles County. “He said he would appoint more physicians to the Los Angeles Fire Department and Police Department commissions, recognizing the importance of having physician leadership,” said Delgadillo, LACMA’s CEO. Garcetti said in news reports, he also plans to restore city services that have been cut, including the response times in the Fire Department.
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LACMA President Sam Fink and CEO Rocky Delgadillo with Eric Garcetti and Andy Leeka, CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital