Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass travels to Paris on Wednesday to participate in the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games on August 11, where it will receive the Olympic flag as the next host city for the Summer Olympic Games: Los Angeles 2028.
Bass was part of the presidential delegation who attended the opening of the Olympic Games on July 26, along with First Lady Jill Biden and Democratic Senator from California, Alex Padilla, and other officials.
The city of Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympic Gamesand the goal is to boost small businesses, create more jobs and achieve lasting improvements in relation to the environment and transportation in the region.
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“It was an honor to travel to Paris as part of the First Lady’s White House delegation representing the United States on the world stage,” Mayor Bass said in a statement.
“I would like to congratulate the Mayor (of Paris, Anne) Hidalgo and Paris 2024 for the success of the Games so far and I thank them that they have opened their doors to us as we make crucial preparations for 2028“, he added.
Bass said it is a top priority ensure that preparations benefit Los Angeles residents for decades to come and benefiting local small businesses, creating local jobs and moving forward with better transportation in the city.
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As mayor of the next Olympic and Paralympic city in 2028, Karen Bass will have an official role alongside Hidalgo at the closing ceremony on August 11, event where she will receive the official Olympic flag to bring back to her next home in Los Angeles.
Bass will travel to Paris from August 7 to 12where he will continue his meetings as well as take part in the closing ceremony, according to his office.
Among the key points being considered for the 2028 Olympic Games, The celebration of the sporting event throughout the city stands outprioritise local small businesses, ensure coordination and communication, highlight the integral role of volunteers and ensure efficient and convenient transportation.
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In Paris The theme was adopted: “Wide open games”with free cultural and artistic programs, match parties, fan festivals and team houses in the 17 districts and neighboring host cities.
The city of Paris and its Olympic Games Implementing Authority, known as SOLIDEO, aimed to award at least 25% of contracts to local small and medium-sized enterprises.
In an effort to replicate the initiative, Mayor Bass’s office is hosting a forum on October 10For more information, please visit this link.
The mayor’s office acknowledged that the complexity of planning cannot be overstated. an event of the size, scope and duration of the Olympic Gameswith a very advanced level of coordination.
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During the Paris Games, car access is restricted to areas near most venues, so the use of public transport and active transport is encouraged to the venues and around the city.
The city of Los Angeles works with Metro, LA 28, Metrolink, Caltrans and the Southern California Association of Governments to ensure that public transport is ready for the Olympic Games in four years’ time.
During their trip, Bass and his staff They took note of the flow of the crowds and their capacityamong other features, in addition to supporting Team USA.
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The mayor also spoke at an event at the residence of the United States Ambassador to the French Republic and the Principality of Monaco, Denise Campbell Bauer, with French regional leaders, delegation members and Los Angeles officials.
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