City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
HONORARY STREET CO-NAMING POLICY
Whereas, in correspondence dated September 22, 2025, the City Council President formally requested authorization for the City Council to establish guidelines and procedures for the honorary co-naming of City streets in recognition of individuals, organizations, or events that have demonstrated exceptional and enduring contributions to the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes that certain individuals, organizations, and historic events have made meaningful and lasting contributions to the civic, cultural, and social life of the community; and
Whereas, honorary street co-naming provides a meaningful way to publicly recognize such contributions while preserving the integrity and navigational clarity of the City's official street naming system; and
Whereas, the City Council seeks to establish a clear, fair, and transparent process for considering requests for honorary street co-naming, preventing an overwhelming volume of requests, and maintaining consistent standards for approval; and
Whereas, this policy will ensure that such honors are intentional, respectful, and reflective of Mount Vernon's diverse history and values; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Purpose. To establish a clear, fair, and efficient process for the honorary co-naming of streets in the City of Mount Vernon that recognizes individuals and organizations with meaningful connections to the city, while maintaining the integrity and distinction of the honor.
Section 2. Definitions:
Honorary Street Co-Naming: The ceremonial naming of a street or portion of a street in honor of a person or organization. The honorary name is added to existing signage and does not alter official addresses or emergency service desig...
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