Winnie will be sworn in as WeHo's Honorary Pet Mayor, representing a deep-rooted relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and their pets.
Winnie will be sworn in as West Hollywood 's Honorary Pet Mayor, representing a deep-rooted relationship between the LGBTQ+ community members and their pets.This weekend, the streets of West Hollywood will see a new dignitary, one with a wagging tail and a love for French fries.
"She's with me on pretty much every Zoom meeting," said Mayor John Erickson."It's the staying awake part that she needs to work on." Her new role signifies the deep-rooted connection between West Hollywood's LGBTQ+ community members and their beloved pets, according to Erickson. Dating back to the 1980s when discrimination was rampant, pets became cherished family members, offering solace and companionship during trying times, including the AIDS crisis.
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