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Cerritos council approves renaming Shoemaker/Oakcrest for Whitney founding principal after heated debate
Summary
After extended public comment and council debate, the council approved a substitute motion 3‑2 to add commemorative signage at the Shoemaker/Oakcrest intersection honoring Whitney High School founding principal Robert Beal; opponents urged postponement and further vetting.
The Cerritos City Council voted 3‑2 on March 23 to add commemorative signage at the intersection of Shoemaker Avenue and Oakcrest Street honoring Robert Beal, the founding principal of Whitney High School — a decision that drew sustained public comment and divided council views.
Deputy City Manager Ryan Carey described the proposal as consistent with the city’s naming policy and noted the modest cost (about $150–$200 per sign; up to four signs suggested), explaining that the signs would be decorative and would not alter official…
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