Rename Filbert Street to Fred Jackson Way

Filbert Street RenamingGovernancePlanningResolution

In Plain English

The city proposes changing the name of Filbert Street between Vernon Avenue and Chesley Avenue. The new name would honor Fred Jackson. If approved, residents and businesses on this street segment will need to update their addresses with the postal service and other organizations.

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Votes

Close the public hearing

Moved by: Vice Mayor ButtSeconded by: Councilmember Beckles
Passed

5 to 0

McLaughlinAye
BoozéAye
ButtAye
BecklesAye
RogersAye

Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously closed the public hearing on renaming Filbert Street to Fred Jackson Way between Vernon and Chesley Avenues. This procedural vote moves the street renaming proposal to the next step in the approval process. Residents and businesses on this street segment would need to update their addresses with the postal service and other organizations if the renaming is ultimately approved. This is a routine administrative step that allows the council to move forward with considering the name change.

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Adopt Resolution No. 25-11

Moved by: Mayor McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Beckles
Passed

5 to 0

McLaughlinAye
BoozéAye
ButtAye
BecklesAye
RogersAye

Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved renaming the portion of Filbert Street between Vernon Avenue and Chesley Avenue to Fred Jackson Way. This street renaming will require residents and businesses on that block to update their addresses with the postal service, banks, employers, and other organizations that have their current address on file. The change honors Fred Jackson, though the resolution does not specify his contributions to the community. No city funds are involved in the renaming process itself.

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Community Discussion

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