Richard Riordan, a Republican businessman who served two terms as Los Angeles mayor and steered the city through the Northridge earthquake and the recovery from the deadly 1992 riots, has died. He was 92.
Here is a collection of quotes focusing on the former mayor on Thursday:
“My fellow Angelenos, the time has come for all of you to take part in the healing of our great city.”
–Richard Riordan, as he took the oath of office for mayor in 1993
“You couldn’t help but care about him. And we all cared about him because we knew how deeply he cared about the city.”
–Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez
“He was well received by most of the people. And he reached out to different groups. He was open to listening to people.”
–Joel Fox, policy director for Riordan’s gubernatorial campaign
Related: Faced with a devastating Northridge Earthquake, Riordan’s response was a ‘shining moment’
“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.”
— Maria S. Salinas, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
“Mayor Richard Riordan loved Los Angeles, and devoted so much of himself to bettering our city.”
–Mayor Karen Bass
“(Riordan) knew Charter reform was necessary and I was honored to be among those who worked to pass needed reforms and create a more accountable and efficient city government, including creating a citywide network of neighborhood councils to encourage community participation. Even in disagreement over policy, Mayor Riordan and the City family had the same goal of making Los Angeles a better place. Rest in Peace Mr. Mayor.”
–Los Angeles City…
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