Hundreds attend CM Shanel Thomas-Henry’s inauguration at packed Elmcor center

Hundreds of local residents, community organizers and elected officials packed into Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. on Northern Boulevard on Jan. 16 to celebrate the inauguration of Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry.

Thomas-Henry, who took office earlier in January after winning a hotly contested race to succeed former Council Member Francisco Moya in 21st District last year, spoke of her deep ties to the community during Friday night’s inauguration and vowed to fight for immigrant communities, protect small businesses and advocate for stable housing during her term in office.