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Public commenters urge renaming for Jesse Owens and pressing for Rogers Ranch Park funding

City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board · April 23, 2026
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Summary

During call to the public, Jerry Vanas requested renaming at Caesar Chavez Park to honor Jesse Owens; Michael Norton urged the board to allocate impact‑fee funds he said have existed since 2012 to build Rogers Ranch Park, a claim staff did not answer on the record.

During the meeting’s public‑comment period, Jerry Vanas asked the Parks Board to consider a formal request to rename a facility at Caesar Chavez Park in honor of track legend Jesse Owens and provided the board with a written request.

Michael Norton, representing Rogers Ranch 2 HOA, told the board he had reviewed the city’s impact‑fee reports dating back to 2012 and contended there have consistently been…

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