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Josephine council debates proposed English-language street-naming rule, tables action to work session
Summary
A proposed amendment to require English-language street names and reference 'traditional western civilization values' sparked a heated debate about vagueness, enforceability, and cultural implications; council asked staff to research model language and return the issue to the Feb. 28 work session.
A councilmember proposed tightening the subdivision street-naming policy to require English-stated names and to reflect ‘‘traditional western civilization values.'’ The proposal prompted multiple councilmembers and staff to raise concerns about vague language, how the city would define or enforce cultural standards, postal and 911 readability, and potential perception of bias.
At one point the proposal text…
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