had increased rent for the nearly all of its tenants except Wesson's son. Separately, Herb Wesson had helped the building's owners win approval of a controversial high-rise. Community initiatives Camping Every year Wesson, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, treats approximately 150 children from disadvantaged communities to a camping trip at Hansen Dam. Movies in the Park Each summer Wesson hosts several screenings in the 10th Council District of various family-friendly films. Dubbed "Movies in the Park", the series provides a fun and safe environment for all ages. In addition to the movie screenings, Wesson provides all attendees with a meal, drink, popcorn, candy and a raffle drawing. Each year, the series sees thousands of attendees across the four film screenings. Winter Wonderland Wesson's Winter Wonderland includes a tobogganing course made from real snow, holiday themed arts and crafts, lunch and an appearance from Santa Claus. Wesson also gives toys to all attendees and raffles off larger prizes such as bicycles. In December 2015 Wesson gave computers to 350 families. Post-Council career Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors election In the 2020 election cycle, Wesson ran to succeed Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas in the County's 2nd district. State Senator Holly Mitchell defeated Wesson, earning just over 60% of the vote. References External links Official Herb Wesson website Join California Herb Wesson African-American state legislators in California Presidents of the Los Angeles City Council 1951 births Living people Politicians from Cleveland People from South Los Angeles Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) alumni Speakers of the California State Assembly Democratic Party members of the California State Assembly 21st-century American politicians 21st-century African-American politicians 20th-century African-American politicians 20th-century American politicians African-American city council members in California