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Riordan, Richard J.

Riordan, Richard J. (rir'dun) [key], 1930–, American businessman and politician, b. Flushing, N.Y. He moved to Los Angeles, where he amassed a fortune through venture capitalism, real estate investment, and leveraged buyouts. In 1993 the conservative Riordan was elected mayor of Los Angeles, the first Republican to win the office in 32 years. In 1997 he was reelected, gaining much crossover Democratic support in the economically resurgent city; he retired in 2001. Riordan made an unsuccessful bid in 2002 for the Republican nomination for the California governorship. In 2003 he was appointed California secretary of education.

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Crime wave may turn L.A. tide. (the major issue in the Los Angeles, California mayoral race between Republican Richard Riordan and Democrat Michael Woo) (Cover Story) (Insight on the News)

Richard J. Riordan and Nancy Daly Riordan were honored at the Third Annual Alfred Mann Foundation's "An Evening of Innovation & Inspiration Gala" with the Alfred Mann Foundation Innovation and Vision Award for their exceptional philanthropic contribution to the community.(Kudos)(Brief article) (Los Angeles Business Journal)

L.A. Councilman faces mayor's opposition on call for voter approval on arena deal.(Joel Wachs, Richard J. Riordan) (The Bond Buyer)

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