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