Ferraro was noted for " spearheading the refurbishment of the Los Angeles Zoo " , for " bringing the new Staples Center arena to a revitalized downtown " and helping to attract the 2000 Democratic National Convention to Los Angeles . Other activities : ' '' 1984 . ' '' Ferraro 's " biggest citywide leadership role was in helping bring the Olympics to Los Angeles , serving on early committees trying to attract the Games . " ' '' 1985 . ' '' Ferraro was considered pro-development , and he usually supported most everything that building industry leaders wanted , one exception being rent control because of the large number of elderly renters in his district
2000 Democratic National Convention
2000 Democratic National Convention
John Ferraro