Resident urges restoration of historic 'Union Road' name; officials outline petition process

A resident identified by the chair as Alice (speaker 5) spoke during public comment to ask that the county consider renaming the local 200 West segment to its historic name, "Union Road," citing historical ties to a nearby Union Cemetery and a land donation in 1844. "This is from the Union Cemetery that's been there since 1844," Alice said, explaining residents’ desire for historical recognition.

Chair and staff described practical effects and the formal process: renaming would require a petition to the county Planning Commission, certified mail notification to properties along the route, and a public hearing. Staff cautioned that changing addresses can impose burdens on residents (driver licenses, mortgages, utilities) even though county signage replacement is limited to a few signs. A county attorney (speaker 2) said the planning commission would make a recommendation after public notice and hearings; if residents want to pursue the change, staff advised gathering community support and filing the petition.

Board members and speakers also noted that delivery services may still use incorrect addresses and that mapping services can take time to reflect changes, so improvements in deliveries are not guaranteed by a renaming alone. The resident said she will canvass neighbors and consider taking the petition to the Planning Commission.