Eric Garcetti spoke to a very partisan crowd Tuesday night at the Hollywood Avalon at an election night party attended by campaign workers and friends.
Garcetti will face City Controller Wendy Greuel in a May 21 runoff in the race for Los Angeles mayor. Greuel had her own party in Downtown Los Angeles.
As he has in other speeches, Garcetti touted his proven leadership and touted his ability to create jobs and growth, as he did council district 13.
Garcetti also thanked his competitors and his family, saying he was "truly humbled" stand before the audience.
Watch the entire 9 minute speech in the gallery above.