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Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-32: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, changing the name of Agassiz Street to WC Riles; providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date |
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The following individuals addressed Council in support of renaming Agassiz Street to WC Riles Street:
- Deb Harris
- Khara House
- Vickey Finger
- Dr. Ricardo Guthrie
The following comments were received:
- There is no other street or public place named after a Black person of such stature in the entire city, and it's about time.
- This is a way to historically confirm that Black people helped shape Flagstaff and the region for the better.
- Wilson Riles’s distinguished history in Flagstaff as an NAU graduate, school administrator, and a leader in the desegregation of Flagstaff schools marks important Flagstaff history and acknowledgment of the path forward toward recognition of Flagstaff’s past, celebration of Flagstaff’s community, and hope for Flagstaff’s future.
- Thankful to the City for engaging in this community process, recognizing Mr. Riles’ contributions to Flagstaff, and acknowledging the need to allow the places and spaces of Flagstaff’s community to reflect the people who shaped it.
- Agassiz's ideology was demeaning and should not be associated with Flagstaff values.
Dawn Tucker and Dr. Mark Beeman submitted written comments in support of changing the name of Agassiz Street to WC Riles Street. |
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The following individuals addressed Council in support of renaming Agassiz Street to WC Riles Street:
- Deb Harris
- Khara House
- Vickey Finger
- Dr. Ricardo Guthrie
The following comments were received:
- There is no other street or public place named after a Black person of such stature in the entire city, and it's about time.
- This is a way to historically confirm that Black people helped shape Flagstaff and the region for the better.
- Wilson Riles’s distinguished history in Flagstaff as an NAU graduate, school administrator, and a leader in the desegregation of Flagstaff schools marks important Flagstaff history and acknowledgment of the path forward toward recognition of Flagstaff’s past, celebration of Flagstaff’s community, and hope for Flagstaff’s future.
- Thankful to the city for engaging in this community process, recognizing Mr. Riles’ contributions to Flagstaff, and acknowledging the need to allow the places and spaces of Flagstaff’s community to reflect the people who shaped it.
- Agassiz's ideology was demeaning and should not be associated with Flagstaff values.
Dawn Tucker and Dr. Mark Beeman submitted written comments in support of changing the name of Agassiz Street to WC Riles Street. |
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Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to read Ordinance No. 2020-32 by title only for the final time with the clarification that the name of the street to be WC Riles Street.
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Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously |
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, CHANGING THE NAME OF AGASSIZ STREET TO WC RILES STREET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-32.
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Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously |
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