Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District Join as 2014 Breath of Life Award Honorees
Summary
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will be recognized with the Civic Leader Award for his fresh and innovative approach to creating clean air and water, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, increasing energy efficiency, tackling climate change and building sustainable, desirable parks for local residents to enjoy.With a focus on talent and workforce retention, Mayor Garcetti has long supported collaboration with higher education institutions to retain graduates in Los Angeles to develop new jobs and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.BREATHE LA focuses outreach and education efforts on community health fairs, the Better Breathers Clubs™ and collaborations with leading local organizations that are taking action to improve environmental impacts in neighborhoods most affected by poor air quality.With a focus on talent and workforce retention, Mayor Garcetti has long supported collaboration with higher education institutions to retain graduates in Los Angeles to develop new jobs and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.BREATHE LA focuses outreach and education efforts on community health fairs, the Better Breathers Clubs™ and collaborations with leading local organizations that are taking action to improve environmental impacts in neighborhoods most affected by poor air quality.