By
November 21, 2011

Conference of Mayors President Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa was featured on CNN’s State of the Union with Candy Crowley last weekend to discuss a variety of issues facing cities and the nation and to talk about his economic priorities and vision as Conference of Mayors President and as mayor of one of the largest urban areas in America. The topics of discussion during the interview included:

• the urgent need for leaders in Washington to spur job creation in cities;

• expected outcomes from the Congressional Super Committee as they address the deficit reduction plan;

• current projects in his city that are underway to help create the jobs of the future;

• and the significance of the Latino vote in the upcoming presidential election.

To view the full interview, visit the website: http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2011/11/13/exp-exp'sotu-antonio-pt1-final.cnn.html