L.A. Area Chamber Honors Mayor Riordan
April 20, 2023 9:00 am
by L.A. Area Chamber
LOS ANGELES (April 20, 2023) — Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Maria S. Salinas, issued the following statement today after the passing of former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan:
“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan. Riordan helped the city rebuild and grow following the 1992 riots and led courageous emergency efforts to reconstruct our city after the Northridge earthquake. He supported economic development strategies to improve the lives of Angelenos and preserved integral public institutions such as the Central Library. We extend our condolences to his family and friends.”
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The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy. The Chamber’s vision is A Thriving Region for All. For more information visit: www.lachamber.com