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West Palm Beach adopts resolution allowing FDOT markers for 'Donald J. Trump Boulevard' after heated public comment
Summary
The City Commission voted 4–1 to adopt a resolution consenting to FDOT’s installation of honorary markers along Southern Boulevard for the state‑designated 'Donald J. Trump Boulevard.' Supporters cited economic ties; opponents urged the commission to reject the symbolic action. The vote does not rename the street addresses, officials said.
The West Palm Beach City Commission voted 4–1 on Monday to adopt a resolution asking the Florida Department of Transportation to place honorary signage for a state‑designated segment of Southern Boulevard as 'Donald J. Trump Boulevard.' The vote followed public testimony both supporting and opposing the marker placement.
City attorney Kimberly Rothenberg told the commission that the Florida Legislature adopted House Bill 987 earlier this year to designate the segment and directed FDOT to install markers; the local resolution is a required administrative step for FDOT to proceed. "It does not" rename the street or…
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