L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Addresses the Hollywood Community
Attendees and sponsors heard Mayor Garcetti discuss extending the California film tax incentive bill AB-1839, homelessness, public safety, the proposed Affordable Housing Linkage Fee, the proposed Hollywood Community Plan Update, tourism projections, Los Angeles’ bid for the 2024 or 2028 Olympics and more.
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Eric Garcetti is the 42nd Mayor of Los Angeles. His “back to basics” agenda is focused on job creation and solving everyday problems for L.A. residents. Garcetti was elected four times by his peers to serve as President of the Los Angeles City Council from 2006 to 2012. From 2001 until taking office as Mayor, he served as the Councilmember representing the 13th District which includes Hollywood, Echo Park, Silver Lake, and Atwater Village -- all of which were dramatically revitalized under Garcetti’s leadership.
The Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building is Presenting Sponsor. Variety is Partnering Sponsor. Gold Level sponsors include FilmL.A., Inc., Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Loews Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles World Airports, Pantages Theatre / Nederlander Concerts, Skanska USA Commercial Development, Strategic Legacy Investment Group, Inc. & Subsidiaries. Silver Level sponsors include AT&T, Belmont Village Hollywood Hills, Capitol Music Group, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CIM Group, Comcast | NBCUniversal, Emerson College Los Angeles, Hilton Los Angeles / Universal City, Hollywood Hotel, Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., Kimpton Everly Hotel, Managed Career Solutions and Southern California Gas Company
About the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam of Hollywood Hotel, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.