CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE NAMING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND STREETS

Thursday, March 6, 2025 · 9:30 AM AM · City Hall, Room 303 or Virtual

TL;DR

The Citizen Advisory Committee met to discuss honorary street naming proposals, which would recognize three local community leaders by dedicating specific street segments to their names. These honorary street names are primarily symbolic gestures that honor individuals who have made significant contributions to their neighborhoods and the city.

Key Decisions

  • Honorary street name for Cecilia 'The Queen' Gilbert Proposed
  • Honorary street name for Pastor Otha Howard Proposed
  • Honorary street name for Bishop Sedgwick Daniels Proposed
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Agenda

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  3. 1. Resolution assigning the honorary street name Cecilia "The Queen" Gilbert to North Jefferson Street from East Wells Street to East Kilbourn Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  4. 2. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Pastor Otha Howard" to North 56th Street from West Parkway Drive to West Fairmount Avenue in the 1st Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  5. 3. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Bishop Sedgwick Daniels" to West Hampton Avenue from North 32nd Street to North Hopkins Street in the 1st Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
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