Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Residents urge Jacksonville council to rename Henderson Drive for longtime officer 'Lieutenant XY Brown'
Summary
Multiple residents and family members urged the council during public comment to rename Henderson Drive (and Henderson Extension) for 'Lieutenant XY Brown,' emphasizing his decades of law-enforcement service, World War II veteran status, and ties to local schools and youth programs; staff has delivered a naming-rights report for council review.
Dozens of Jacksonville residents told the City Council on March 17 they want Henderson Drive (and a Henderson Extension) renamed to honor a longtime local officer the speakers identified as 'Lieutenant XY Brown.' Speakers described him as a World War II veteran and a decades-long law-enforcement officer who worked with children and in community events, and they urged the council to approve the honor while he is living.
Speakers during the public-comment period included Clayron 'Clay' Alexander, Carmen Spicer,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
