(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
When West Hollywood incorporated in 1984 and seated the nation's first city council with an openly gay majority, it grabbed the world's attention - and not in an entirely positive way.One year, council members got so many threats that they wore ballistic vests on a float in the L.A. Pride parade, said Councilman John Heilman, who was on the inaugural council.
When West Hollywood incorporated in 1984 and seated the nation's first city council with an openly gay majority, it grabbed the world's attention - and not in an entirely positive way.One year, council members got so many threats that they wore ballistic vests on a float in the L.A. Pride parade, said Councilman John Heilman, who was on the inaugural council.
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