'Jeanne Dobrin Day' Proclaimed in West Hollywood

Jeanne Dobrin, community activist and resident of West Hollywood for 34 years, will celebrate her 90th birthday Monday. In recognition of her hard work and dedication to West Hollywood, the City Council honored Dobrin at Monday's City Council meeting, by proclaiming Aug. 23 as "Jeanne Dobrin Day" in West Hollywood. Dobrin was born just five days after American women received the right to vote. 

"It's just really important and appropriate that the City Council recognize somebody who's played such an important role in this community for nearly half a century," said Councilman Jeffrey Prang. "I'm pleased to be here, joined by all of my colleagues, to pay tribute and honor Jeanne Dobrin, West Hollywood's community advocate." 

Dobrin has served as a city commissioner on the West Hollywood transportation commission, on various task force groups and ran for City Council twice. Dobrin was the recipient of the 1st Senior Award in 2002.

"The city of West Hollywood wishes to extend its highest praise and sincere thanks to Jeanne for her continued support and advocacy for the West Hollywood community," said Councilwoman Abbe Land.

"With a strong civic conscience, Jeanne is quite well known for her candor," she said.

"Regardless of her busy schedule [Jeanne] has never been too busy to form and express an opinion on every single topic, at every single council meeting since cityhood," said Land.