The move requires plant-based food be served at all city-produced events and meetings that serve food. Animal products will be available upon request.
The West Hollywood City Council has voted to require that plant-based food be served at all city-produced events and meetings at which food is provided, while animal products at such events will be available only upon request.Officials said the policy was motivated by a desire to transition to sustainable and compassionate food choices, and cited what they called the harmful environmental effects of the factory farming industry.
SUGGESTED: Vegans protest LA restaurant after they added meat, dairy to menuThe policy was approved on consent at Monday's meeting and will take effect immediately. It does not apply to co-sponsored events or private events taking place in the city.The animal advocacy group Mercy For Animals, which lobbied in favor of the resolution, said it "greatly appreciates Vice Mayor Byers for championing this policy change.
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