Eri Garcetti, the previous Mayor of Los Angeles is changing into the Ambassador to India after profitable a vote within the US Senate. His nomination was in any other case delayed by nearly 2 years over considerations concerning the mishandling of a case of sexual harassment throughout his tenure in workplace. Picture credit: Reuters

With strong assist from many Republicans negating the opposition of some democrats, whose argument stood in opposition to his nomination, Garcetti was confirmed 52-42. The disagreement over his nomination was major claims surrounding his prime aide, Rick Jacobs. Picture Credit: Reuters

Garcetti was reportedly thought-about by President Joe Biden because the Ambassador to India in Could 2021 and was formally introduced as a nominee in July of the identical 12 months. His nomination was permitted by the Senate Overseas Relations Committee on January 2022. Picture Credit: Reuters

Garcetti penned a proposition for a metropolis stormwater bond, which aimed to wash the town’s waterways. With over 79% of voters’ approval, it grew to become the biggest clear water bond within the US. He additionally authored two of the US’ key municipal inexperienced constructing mandates. Picture credit: Reuters