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Antonio Villaraigosa

Antonio Ramón Villaraigosa (/?vi?.?ra???o?s?/; born Antonio Ramón Villar, Jr.; January 23, 1953) is an American politician who served as the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles, California (2005–13). Prior to being elected Mayor, he was a member of the California State Assembly (1994-2000), the Democratic leader of the Assembly (1996–98), and the Speaker of the California State Assembly (1998-2000). After being termed out of the State Assembly, he was elected to the Los Angeles City Council (2003) and served until he was elected Mayor (2005)

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