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Council backs effort to seek 'USS Chandler' ship naming support, asks for outreach to delegation
Summary
Councilmembers expressed support for the Military and Veterans Affairs Commission’s effort to pursue naming a U.S. naval vessel 'USS Chandler' and asked staff to coordinate letters to the Secretary of the Navy and outreach to state and federal delegation and local businesses.
Councilmember Orlando introduced a study‑session item asking council support for a Military and Veterans Affairs Commission effort to pursue the naming of a U.S. naval vessel as the 'USS Chandler.' Corey Polvars briefed the council on the informal process: the commission voted unanimously to support the effort and staff will assemble a package — including letters of support — to send to the Secretary of the Navy so the name will be considered when a ship is being constructed.
Councilmembers expressed support and suggested staff also contact the city’s government‑affairs team, local businesses and state and federal representatives to broaden backing. Orlando encouraged coordination with the mayor’s office and government‑affairs staff to distribute letters to the delegation and the governor’s office.
Next steps: staff will prepare supporting materials and outreach as requested by council.
