Dear Friend:

I am running for Mayor to get Los Angeles back to work.

During this time of great urgency, I'm focused every day on bringing practical solutions to the economic challenges that are holding our city back -- solutions like the structural pension reforms I've spearheaded to reduce the financial burden on taxpayers now and in the future; responsible budgeting that protects core city services; and key investments to make our neighborhoods stronger, safer, and attractive to jobs and businesses.

No matter how tough times are, I still believe in Los Angeles, because I believe in the people of this great city -- and I've seen the results in my own district.

Together, we've transformed neighborhoods like Atwater Village, Echo Park, Hollywood and Silver Lake into some of the most dynamic places in the nation.

I've seen shuttered storefronts transformed into thriving main streets, and I've seen dangerous streets reborn as some of the city's safest neighborhoods. We've nearly tripled the number of parks, given every student in my district access to an after school program, and deployed the city's first constituent services "smart phone" application so you can report graffiti or a pothole from the palm of your hand.

Now, I am asking for your help to transform all of Los Angeles. Please sign up for the latest updates, connect with me on Facebook and Twitter, and click the "Contribute" button above if you can.

I look forward to working with you to get Los Angeles back on track.

Sincerely,