For the second time in Beverly Hills’ history, the city installed a new mayor and vice mayor in a remote ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The hour-long event saw former Mayor Lester Friedman step down, with former Vice Mayor Robert Wunderlich assuming the position of mayor for the first time. Lili Bosse will now serve as vice mayor, marking her third time in the role. But even without the normal pomp and circumstance, the event struck an optimistic tone that reflected the hope of better days ahead.
“In the slightly modified lyrics of philosopher and rock star David Byrne, ‘And you may find yourself in a beautiful house with a beautiful life, and you may find yourself as mayor of a beautiful city, and you may ask yourself, well, how did I get here?’ The answer is, it takes community,” Wunderlich said in his inaugural address.
