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Board backs resolution supporting bill to name local bridge for Edith Turner (Wani Rumshirah)
Summary
A local historian urged the board to support legislation to name a short bridge near the roundabout for Wani Rumshirah (Edith Turner); the board approved a resolution of support and discussed that the locality would pay for signage as required by state code.
The Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 16 to approve a resolution supporting legislation to name a short bridge in the Cortland area the Wani Rumshirah (Edith Turner) Memorial Bridge.
Walt Brown, who identified himself as a local tribal chief and historian, presented archival material and asked the board to support legislation being advanced in Richmond. Brown said he had discussed the matter with Delegate Otto Waxman and that both Delegate Waxman and Senator Emily Jordan had encouraged the local resolution of support.
"I respectfully request that you approve that resolution of support so Senator Emily Jordan and Delegate Otto Waxman can continue to go forward with the legislation to get a bill passed to name the bridge," Brown said.
Board members discussed administrative details, including a legislative-services suggestion clarifying that the county agrees to pay the cost of producing, placing and maintaining signage for the naming. County staff said the state code requires the locality to pay for signs and that the cost is small relative to the county's overall budget.
The board moved, seconded and adopted the resolution of support by voice vote.
What happens next: Delegate Otto Waxman (staff) and the senator's office will proceed with drafting and filing the bill in the General Assembly; the county will pay for signage if the naming proceeds through state code and a bill is enacted.
