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Lions Club proposes city process to name new streets for fallen veterans; some councilors voice support

City of Lynden City Council · February 18, 2025
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Summary

James Obermayer, representing the Lions Club, asked the city to create a process to name newly constructed streets after fallen military veterans since World War I; Councilors Mark Wohlrab and Lee Beld expressed support during the meeting.

During public comment, James Obermayer of Lynden presented a proposal from the Lions Club to create a city process whereby newly constructed streets could be named after fallen military veterans dating back to World War I. The proposal asked the city to work with the Lions Club to formalize a procedure to make such street namings possible.

Councilors Mark Wohlrab and Lee Beld later provided public support for the Lions Club proposal during committee and council remarks. The minutes do not record a formal council referral, vote, or an action to draft an ordinance; the record indicates councilors expressed support and that Councilor Lenssen requested council discussion of street‑naming policy at a Feb. 27 work session.

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