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Subject: Over the past several years, at least two projects have come before the City of Racine that would name a development after Corinne Owens. Much public support was garnered because this remarkable woman would be honored. However, I believe that associating her name with a development project has also clouded the issue. Any State Street project must
I am requesting the following:
1. That Corinne Owen’s name be removed from any development project proposed for the State Street corridor and that any proposed project stand on its own merits. Perhaps this will take some of the emotion out of the equation and allow for all involved to evaluate the proposals based on sound business projections. This would not prevent a developer from honoring Ms. Owens after a project was completed.
2. That a commission be established as soon as possible for the purpose of identifying a park, plaza, building or other suitable venue to recognize and honor Ms. Owens for her contributions to the civil rights movement and this community. I would be willing to either chair this commission or at least serve on it.
(Res.09-1727)
Mayor Recommendation: The Mayor requests approval for the creation of an ad hoc committee regarding paying tribute to Corinne Reed Owens and that the ad hoc committee be required to report back to the Common Council in 90 days. The Mayor appoints the following members and requests that the Common Council confirm such appointments:
Alderman Q.A. Shakoor II 730 Washington Ave Racine, 53403
Alderman David Maack, 730 Washington Ave, Racine 53403
Alderman Jeff Coe, 730 Washington Ave Racine, 53403
Pastor Melvin Hargrove 4144 LaSalle St Racine, 53402
Reverend Charlene Mills 403 N. Memorial Dr Racine, 53404
Vincent Esqueda 1105 N. Memorial Dr. Racine, 53404
Marie Black 433 1/2 Main St Racine, 53403
Ron Thomas 1429 Grange Ave Racine 53405