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Council approves revised naming policy; removes sponsorship language and adds staff research requirement

5055074 · June 24, 2025
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Summary

Council repealed a 2019 naming resolution and adopted resolution 25‑R‑49 with two amendments: references permitting sponsorship‑based naming were removed, and council added a requirement that staff research and background be provided to council before naming decisions. The amendments passed unanimously by roll call.

City council repealed the 2019 naming resolution and approved an updated naming policy (resolution 25‑R‑49) that establishes principles and procedures for naming city‑owned streets, facilities, parks and other assets.

The adopted policy lists acceptable naming criteria — geographic or common usage, natural or historical significance, or names tied to historic individuals…

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