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Florence council renames South Park to Jabali Park, approves Mordecai C. Johnson Park despite neighborhood objections
Summary
The Florence City Council approved resolutions to rename South Park to Jabali Park and Northwest Park to Mordecai C. Johnson Park. The Johnson naming drew objections from neighborhood residents and one council member who said the community was not adequately consulted.
The Florence City Council on Jan. 13 approved two resolutions to rename city parks: South Park will become Jabali Park and Northwest Park will become Mordecai C. Johnson Park.
City leaders said the renamings honor long-time local contributors. The council approved the Jabali resolution by voice vote after a staff member read the resolution describing John and Sylvia Jabali’s community work and the family’s donation of property that expanded the park.
The Jabali family expressed thanks after the vote. William (family member) said the honor recognized his father’s local work and the role…
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