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The first Atlanta City Council meeting was a contentious one filled with 2.5 hours of public comment on the renaming of two small streets in downtown Atlanta. Opposition and support came from all private and public sectors throughout the City of Atlanta. At the end of the meeting, City Council members decided to send the street renaming legislation back to appropriate committees and appointed Commissions for review.
Atlanta has a strong history of renaming streets to honor those who have helped to build it. This time, opposition pointed out that street renaming was costly and was not the only option to honor influential folks. The street renaming legislation would change streets to honor icons Xernona Clayton and John Portman.
This video feed is the first of its kind showing Xernona Clayton speaking for herself. Weeks prior showcased others speaking on her behalf.
Atlanta has a strong history of renaming streets to honor those who have helped to build it. This time, opposition pointed out that street renaming was costly and was not the only option to honor influential folks. The street renaming legislation would change streets to honor icons Xernona Clayton and John Portman.
This video feed is the first of its kind showing Xernona Clayton speaking for herself. Weeks prior showcased others speaking on her behalf.
Source: CBS Atlanta
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