The City of Alexandria is hosting a public hearing tonight on plans to rename streets that honor Confederate leaders.
Last month, the city identified six streets that could be renamed early next year.
The streets and new names being considered are:
- North Breckinridge Place: changed to honor Benjamin Banneker
- North Frost Street: changed to honor Sarah Gray
- North and South Early Street: changed to honor Harriet Jacobs and Ona Judge
- North and South Jordan Street, Jordan Court: changed to honor the Hughes family
- Forrest Street: changed to Forest Street
The hearing is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. in Alexandria City Hall (301 King Street).
“The City Council Naming Committee will hold a Public Hearing as part of Alexandria City Council’s effort to embrace a more inclusive and accepting community,” the city’s website said. “Mayor Justin Wilson has introduced a proposal to rename streets in the City of Alexandria that are named for Confederate soldiers. A public hearing will be held to provide an opportunity for community input.”
Feedback can also be submitted online.
The public meeting comes a little over a month before the proposal heads to the City Council on Jan. 10. If approved, the streets will be changed that month.
The plan is to rename roughly three streets per year.
Don't forget, our Confederate Street Renaming Public Hearing is this Thursday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m.
The hearing will be held at City Hall and virtually. Those who wish to speak can do so by filling out a Speaker Form: https://t.co/8G6HPRMOVI#ALXVAStreetRenaming pic.twitter.com/RRNUlPSwuQ
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