West Hollywood News
West Hollywood Council Adopts “WeHo 40” Strategic Plan
The West Hollywood City Council voted unanimously on Monday to adopt the “WeHo 40” Strategic Plan which frames the city’s short-term needs, mid-term ambitions, and long-term goals for 2040. Councilmembers John Heilman and Lauren Meister initially voiced some questions and concerns regarding the implementation of past and future goals, as well as current homeless policies before voting to pass the motion.
New Zone Amendment Will Enable Demolition Permits for Vacant Properties in West Hollywood
The West Hollywood City Council voted 5-0 Monday night to approve a zone text amendment enabling the issuance of demolition permits for vacant properties that pose public safety risks. The amendment will modify Section 19.50.020 (Demolition Permits – Applicability) of Title 19 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code and gives a two-year sunset provision, to allow the issuance of demolition permits for any unsafe properties. This amendment applies to residential and commercial properties whether or not they have existing entitlements.
Profile: John Erickson’s Re-election Campaign for West Hollywood City Council
John Erickson grew up in Ripon, Wisconsin, about an hour and a half northwest of Milwaukee. Erickson spent much of his childhood watching his grandmother Gladys help others in need while working at the local food pantry. Erickson has always been an activist and organizer, but it was at the food pantry where he found his calling.
Profile: Danny Hang’s Campaign for West Hollywood City Council
Born in Monterey Park and raised throughout the San Gabriel Valley in Alhambra and Sierra Madre to Chinese-Vietnamese refugees, Danny Hang’s parents fled the Vietnam War in search of hope, freedom, and the American dream.
West Hollywood Council Adopts “WeHo 40” Strategic Plan
The West Hollywood City Council voted unanimously on Monday to adopt the “WeHo 40” Strategic Plan which frames the city’s short-term needs, mid-term ambitions, and long-term goals for 2040. Councilmembers John Heilman and Lauren Meister initially voiced some questions and concerns regarding the implementation of past and future goals, as well as current homeless policies before voting to pass the motion.
New Zone Amendment Will Enable Demolition Permits for Vacant Properties in West Hollywood
The West Hollywood City Council voted 5-0 Monday night to approve a zone text amendment enabling the issuance of demolition permits for vacant properties that pose public safety risks. The amendment will modify Section 19.50.020 (Demolition Permits – Applicability) of Title 19 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code and gives a two-year sunset provision, to allow the issuance of demolition permits for any unsafe properties. This amendment applies to residential and commercial properties whether or not they have existing entitlements.
Profile: John Erickson’s Re-election Campaign for West Hollywood City Council
John Erickson grew up in Ripon, Wisconsin, about an hour and a half northwest of Milwaukee. Erickson spent much of his childhood watching his grandmother Gladys help others in need while working at the local food pantry. Erickson has always been an activist and organizer, but it was at the food pantry where he found his calling.
Profile: Danny Hang’s Campaign for West Hollywood City Council
Born in Monterey Park and raised throughout the San Gabriel Valley in Alhambra and Sierra Madre to Chinese-Vietnamese refugees, Danny Hang’s parents fled the Vietnam War in search of hope, freedom, and the American dream.