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Council approves honorary renaming of Tule Street for community leader Willie L. Morrow
Summary
Council approved an honorary street renaming recognizing Dr. Willie L. Morrow’s lifetime contributions; family members and longtime community figures testified in support and the consent agenda including the renaming passed unanimously (item 109).
The City Council unanimously approved an honorary street renaming to recognize Dr. Willie L. Morrow, a longtime entrepreneur, inventor and community leader, which was carried on the consent agenda after public testimony in support.
Community members and family described Morrow’s contributions to local business, media and civil rights, saying the honorary renaming will preserve his legacy for future generations. "He brought us out of Jim Crow through what he'd done back in those days," one speaker said; another urged the council to make the naming "official" so it becomes an inspiration for young people.
Council Member Foster, who sponsored the item and read the family’s history, asked attendees to stand for recognition and thanked the Morrow family for sharing his life with the city. The renaming was included in the consent agenda package and passed as part of the roll call approval.
What happens next: Staff will finalize any administrative actions required to install honorary signage and update the city’s street‑naming records.
