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West Hollywood Council to Review Restoration of Iconic Sign

4/16/2026

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The West Hollywood City Council will review a proposal on April 20, 2024, to restore the iconic West Hollywood sign, originally created in 1986.
Council member John M. Erickson drafted the proposal to honor the sign's cultural significance, especially for the LGBTQ+ community during the AIDS crisis.
The sign, which was vandalized and removed in 1991, may be temporarily installed at its original location or other city-owned sites.
The council will evaluate costs and feasibility, with potential funding in the 2027 fiscal year budget if approved.

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Story summary

The West Hollywood City Council will review a proposal on April 20, 2024, to restore the iconic West Hollywood sign, originally created in 1986.
Council member John M. Erickson drafted the proposal to honor the sign's cultural significance, especially for the LGBTQ+ community during the AIDS crisis.
The sign, which was vandalized and removed in 1991, may be temporarily installed at its original location or other city-owned sites.
The council will evaluate costs and feasibility, with potential funding in the 2027 fiscal year budget if approved.