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Milwaukie adopts naming policy; tribe outlines 'placekeeping' and First Fish heron public-art project
Summary
Milwaukie’s new naming policy — adopted Jan. 6 — aims to standardize how the city names assets. At a May community talk, David Harelson of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde described 'placekeeping' and unveiled plans for a First Fish heron public-art installation at Milwaukie Bay Park, with a March 16 unveiling planned.
Milwaukie’s newly adopted city naming policy was highlighted at a community placekeeping talk where tribal leaders and city staff described how naming can reflect local history, identity and stewardship. Gabriella Santoyo Gutierrez, the city’s equity and inclusion coordinator, said the policy was drafted by staff with input from the parks board and an equity steering committee, drew about 87 responses to an online engagement post, and was formally adopted by the city council on January 6.
“We developed this policy to establish a more consistent and transparent way for Milwaukie to name its assets and facilities,” Santoyo Gutierrez said in her introduction, noting the policy followed months of community outreach and coordination with tribal partners.
The event’s keynote…
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