Hollywood Remedies (Press, 6 August 1985)
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Summary: Hollywood Remedies (Press, 6 August 1985)
On 6 August 1985, it was reported that the five members of the West Hollywood City Council, noted for having the only local government in the United States with a homosexual majority, decided to address an internal dispute by consulting a psychologist. The council planned to spend a weekend at a hotel in Santa Barbara, California, at a cost of $2,000. The conflict arose between Mayor Valerie Terrigno, a prominent lesbian activist, who wished to extend her term for an additional four months, and John Heilman, an openly homosexual lawyer, who insisted that she honour a prior agreement to pass the mayoralty to him. Heilman explained that the sessions were intended to improve their personal relationships and skills, reflecting an unconventional approach to resolving their differences.
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