Summary
A North High staff member asked the city to rename Wilson Boulevard over Woodrow Wilson's segregation of the federal government and KKK ties, suggesting honoring Jacob Francis Wheaton or Walter Harmon. Two councilmembers thanked him and said they'd want to know how roughly 100 affected residents feel first.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Street renaming costs weren't quantified but would affect about 100 households' addresses.
Residents who'd see local history better honored, including Black Hagerstonians like Walter Harmon.
The roughly 100 households on the boulevard would face address and mailing changes.
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