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Palm Bay council rejects renaming of Fred Poppy Regional Park after public debate
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After more than an hour of public comment, the Palm Bay City Council voted 5-0 to keep the name Fred Poppy Regional Park, rejecting a proposal to rename the site amid requests from residents for a more inclusive name.
The Palm Bay City Council voted 5-0 Thursday to reject a proposal to rename Fred Poppy Regional Park, keeping the park’s current name after an extended public hearing and council discussion.
Supporters of the renaming urged the council to select a name that reflects the area’s cultural diversity. Teresa Lopez, a former Melbourne city council member, told the council she supported calling the park “Heritage Park” to reflect the community’s growing diversity and the many cultural events held there. Santa Wright, speaking for the…
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