West Hollywood highlight
Strong LGBTQ+ community
Approximately 40% of West Hollywood residents identify as LGBTQ+, and the city was the first in the country to elect a city council with a majority gay members.
West Hollywood's incorporation in 1984 was partly driven by longtime residents - including gay men, Russian immigrants, and elderly renters - who sought legal protections for rent-controlled housing when county protections ended. The city's founding itself became an act of community self-determination, and that principle has guided West Hollywood's governance ever since.
Christopher Street West, the Los Angeles Pride celebration, was held in West Hollywood from 1979 onward as a safe gathering for the community. The 2019 parade and festival generated $74.7 million of economic output for Los Angeles County and supported 830 annual jobs. West Hollywood's visible LGBTQ+ presence in government, business, arts, and civic life reflects both a long history and an ongoing commitment to inclusion.
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