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The City of West Hollywood is hosting holiday events for at-risk and homeless LGBTQ+ youth aged 14-24, including meal distributions and a special holiday dinner with activities like dancing and caroling, starting November 22, 2024.
The City of West Hollywood is hosting a free Active Shooter Preparedness Workshop on December 7, 2024, to educate community members on effective responses in active shooter situations. The workshop will cover best practices, situational awareness, and basic first aid techniques, led by expert Erik Franco.
The City of West Hollywood is hosting a panel discussion on November 25, 2024, titled 'Challenges for LGBTQ+ People in the Former Soviet Union.' This event will address the various challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities in the region, including asylum, civil rights repression, and the humanitarian impact of the war in Ukraine.
The City of West Hollywood has reopened the waitlist for its Community Gardens, allowing residents to apply for planter beds online and in-person. Priority is given to low-income residents aged 55 and older, who must provide proof of residency and income if applicable.
City Hall in West Hollywood will be closed on November 28 and 29, 2024, for Thanksgiving. Parking meters and peak hour towing restrictions will not be enforced on Thanksgiving Day, but permit parking and other regulations will still apply.
The City of West Hollywood will begin an elevator modernization project at the West Hollywood Park 5-Story Parking Structure on December 3, 2024, with completion expected by mid-January 2025. The elevator will be closed during this time, and visitors, particularly those needing ADA access, should plan accordingly.
The City of West Hollywood has launched the 'Safer WeHo' pilot program to enhance public safety using technology like drones and real-time cameras. The program will start with a three-month outreach period before full implementation in 2025, focusing on community engagement.
The City of West Hollywood has declared November as Holodomor Memorial Month to honor the victims of the man-made famine in Ukraine from 1932 to 1933. This resolution aims to raise awareness about this historical atrocity and the human rights violations faced by Ukrainians under Stalin's regime.
The City of West Hollywood will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, 2024, at the Sal Guarriello Veterans' Memorial, honoring LGBTQ veterans and featuring traditional elements like the Pledge of Allegiance and performances by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles.
The City of West Hollywood has reported semi-final results from its General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024. John M. Erickson and Danny Hang are leading the council race, while Measure WH, aimed at local tax revenue control, has been approved. Official results will be certified by December 3, 2024, with new council members to be sworn in on December 16, 2024.