Trump, LA mayor talk Olympics, infrastructure, immigration
November 23, 2016 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: November 24, 2016 7:55 am
FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 file photo, President-elect Donald Trump gives the thumbs-up as he arrive at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse in Bedminster, N.J. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Trump talked about immigration, infrastructure and the Olympics in their first phone call since the election. Garcetti's Press Secretary Connie Llanos says the Democrat Garcetti and the Republican Trump had a productive phone conversation on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and President-elect Donald Trump talked about immigration, infrastructure and the Olympics in their first phone call since the election.
Garcetti's Press Secretary Connie Llanos says the Democrat Garcetti and the Republican Trump had a productive phone conversation on Wednesday.
She says the mayor stressed the important role that immigrants and immigration reform will play in the long term success of Los Angeles and the nation. And he emphasized the need for federal help with building projects.
Trump told Garcetti that he supported LA's bid to host the Olympics in 2024.
FILE - In this March 19, 2016 file photo, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti addresses the audience at the Human Rights Campaign 2016 Los Angeles Gala Dinner at the JW Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles. Garcetti and President-elect Donald Trump talked about immigration, infrastructure and the Olympics in their first phone call since the election. Garcetti's Press Secretary Connie Llanos says the Democrat Garcetti and the Republican Trump had a productive phone conversation on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
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