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Council rescinds earlier action then approves renaming Caesar Field at Russo Ballpark; members ask review of naming-rights policy
Summary
After debate about whether dedications should follow the city’s naming‑rights policy, council rescinded a prior ordinance and approved a dedication renaming Caesar Field to Caesar Field at Russo Ballpark, with several members asking staff to separate dedications from commercial naming rules.
Solon City Council on July 7 rescinded an earlier December ordinance and then approved a new ordinance dedicating Caesar Field as "Caesar Field at Russo Ballpark" in recognition of William and Mary Russo.
The council vote to rescind the prior ordinance and to adopt the new dedication passed on roll call. Two councilmembers — Councilmember Meaney and Councilmember Schimitz — voted no on both the rescission and the renaming; the remaining members voted yes.
The renaming…
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