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Commissioners back renaming Youth & Family Resource Center for former Mayor A.C. Wharton
Summary
A unanimous committee vote recommended renaming the county's Youth & Family Resource Center the A.C. Wharton Youth and Family Resource Center in recognition of Wharton's public‑service work; family members and county leaders spoke in support.
A General Government committee recommended renaming the Youth and Family Resource Center for former Mayor A.C. Wharton. Kyla Rice of the mayor’s office introduced the request and family members — including Andre Wharton and grandson Andrew Wharton — spoke about Wharton’s decades of service and continuing youth work. Commissioners praised Wharton’s record and the committee voted 7–0 to send the measure forward with a favorable recommendation.
Supporters highlighted Wharton’s initiatives aimed at youth and families, including the My Brother’s Keeper effort and ongoing foundation work to provide college and enrichment support. Commissioner remarks emphasized bipartisan respect for Wharton’s experience and a desire the honoree remain involved in youth programming; the committee recorded seven aye votes and the item will be placed on the full commission agenda for final action.
