James Litz is a 39 year resident of West Hollywood, moving to WeHo from San Francisco after graduating from San Francisco State University. Litz has been a public affairs and land use consultant for 25 years, and has served on the Public Facilities board, Planning Commission, and on the board of directors of the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (President in 2000). In addition, he served on the board of Homestead Hospice, West Hollywood Community Alliance, and many task forces/working groups in West Hollywood. He and his husband Neeley are homeowners in West Hollywood, sharing their home with two Chihuahuas, Etta (James), and Patty (LaBelle).