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Council approves renaming Dinosaur Park to Danny Fox Park after public support
Summary
After multiple public comments and letters of support, the council approved renaming Dinosaur Park to Danny Fox Park to honor the late officer and council member; vote recorded 3‑0‑1 with one abstention.
Councilmember Stroman moved to rename Dinosaur Park to Danny Fox Park to honor the late Danny Fox, a long‑time police officer and past council member. Staff noted eight letters of community support included in the agenda packet.
Multiple council members and numerous residents described Fox as a mentor and community presence. "Danny Fox loved Escalon," Stroman said, calling Fox a dedicated volunteer and public servant. Public commenters and family friends urged the council to approve the renaming as a fitting tribute.
One resident suggested alternative or supplementary commemorations (benches or downtown recognition) to avoid setting a broad precedent for renaming smaller parks; councilmembers said the selected park had special significance to Fox's family and the community.
Councilmember Stroman made the motion; it was seconded and approved by voice vote with one abstention recorded. The mayor announced the tally as "3‑0‑1."
