The Work
Planck explains the city’s past, present and future age-friendly work.
The City’s Founding Informs Values, Actions
West Hollywood was founded in 1984, during another pandemic, HIV/AIDS, which had an outsized impact on the community. "From the beginning, the West Hollywood City Council was committed to affordable housing, non-discrimination measures and the provision of vital social services for our residents," says Planck. "Those same values inform our work today.”
“West Hollywood’s age-friendly work is directed toward projects and policies that promote health, safety and equity for three distinct older adult populations that are often disenfranchised and discriminated against — those who are predominantly Russian-speaking, those living with HIV/AIDS and those who are LGBT," explains Planck.
A Deeper Look at Racial Equity
When West Hollywood was founded, some of the first policy actions were to address income disparities and discrimination. These included the creation of a rent control (now stabilization) ordinance that prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation and HIV status and created domestic partnership protections and more.
"The City Council recently called for an analysis of social services data to ensure we are meeting the needs of people of color," says Planck. The city is examining health disparities and gaps in services. It has also joined the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), a national network of governments that are working to achieve racial equity. In addition, Planck notes, the city has formed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee to explore and enhance policies and programming citywide.
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